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. 1984 Feb;132(2):107-9.

[Complications of catheterization of the subclavian vein]

[Article in Russian]
P I Chalyĭ, S A Shishkin, A V Matveev, M Iu Egovkin
  • PMID: 6719704

[Complications of catheterization of the subclavian vein]

[Article in Russian]
P I Chalyĭ et al. Vestn Khir Im I I Grek. 1984 Feb.

Abstract

On the basis of the experiences with 1151 catheterizations of the subclavian vein the authors analyze complications of the procedure (failure of puncturing, puncture of the subclavian vein, air embolism, pneumothorax, hemorrhages, thromboses of the subclavian and external jugular veins, thrombophlebitis of the subclavian vein). Within the terms of from 1 to 7 years following catheterization 4 out of 20 patients had thromboses of the subclavian vein.

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