title: Posterior triangle approach for lateral in-plane technique during hemodialysis catheter insertion via the internal jugular vein.
abstract: A recent widespread concept is that ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion is a mandatory method. Some techniques have been introduced for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. Among them, short-axis lateral in-plane technique is considered to be the most useful technique for internal jugular vein access. Therefore, we used this technique for the insertion of a large-bore cuffed tunneled dual-lumen catheter for hemodialysis. Additionally, a lesser number of catheter angulations may lead to good flow rates and catheter function; we recommend that skin puncture site in the neck at the posterior triangle is better than the Sedillot's triangle. Using this approach, we can reduce the possible complications of pinching and kinking of the catheter.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Dan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Song
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sangchul
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yun
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Sungwoo
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cho
keywords: Central venous catheters; Punctures; Renal dialysis; Ultrasonography