title: Comparison of saphenous versus jugular veins for central venous access in children with malignancy.
abstract: A retrospective analysis was carried out to compare the performance and complications of central catheters inserted into either the saphenous (27) or jugular (52) veins. The saphenous route may be preferred in certain circumstances including extensive mediastinal pathology, prior neck surgery, previous catheter(s), and cosmetic reasons. There was no difference in complications (local or systemic catheter-related infections, catheter occlusions, or venous thrombosis). The incidence of catheter removal due to complications was also not different between sites. Hence, the saphenous route can provide an additional portal of vascular access in selected patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kohli-Kumar
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Rich
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Pearson
authors.forename: A W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Craft
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kernahan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy*; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012501:Saphenous Vein; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D010952:Plasma Substitutes