Catheterization of the internal jugular vein for total parenteral nutrition

A safe technique of catheterization by surgical denudation of the internal jugular vein is presented. Through a radiopaque silicone catheter, total parenteral nutrition can be infused for more than 2 months. This vascular access avoids the risks of the blind punctures such as pneumothorax or arteria...

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Published in:	World journal of surgery Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 369 - 371
Main Authors:	Yakoun, M., Joyeux, H., Solassol, C.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York Springer‐Verlag 01-05-1982
Subjects:	Catheterization - methods Humans Jugular Veins - surgery Parenteral Nutrition Parenteral Nutrition - methods Parenteral Nutrition, Total - methods Pneumothorax Public Health Silicone Total Parenteral Nutrition
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Summary:	A safe technique of catheterization by surgical denudation of the internal jugular vein is presented. Through a radiopaque silicone catheter, total parenteral nutrition can be infused for more than 2 months. This vascular access avoids the risks of the blind punctures such as pneumothorax or arterial punctures. Résumé Une technique sure d'introduction de cathéter par dénudation de la veine jugulaire interne est présentée par les auteurs. A l'aide d'un cathéter de silicone opaque aux rayons X la nutrition parentéraie peut être assurée pendant plus de deux mois. L'abord à ciel ouvert de la veine évite les risques de blessure de la plèvre ou des artères.
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ISSN:	0364-2313 1432-2323
DOI:	10.1007/BF01653561