Axillary artery as a landmark in cannulating the subclavian vein.
A method of cannulation of the subclavian vein is described in which the axillary artery serves as the primary landmark for locating the vein. This technique results in a long skin tunnel and a very low incidence of pneumothorax or other complications.
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General Surgical Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston 02114.
D001366:Axillary Artery; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D013350:Subclavian Vein