Venous anatomy for central venous access

Authors
Ray, CE Kaufman, JA
Citation
Ce. Ray et Ja. Kaufman, Venous anatomy for central venous access, SEM INTERV, 15(3), 1998, pp. 239-248
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
SEMINARS IN INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
07399529 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
239 - 248
Database
ISI
SICI code
0739-9529(199809)15:3<239:VAFCVA>2.0.ZU;2-8
Abstract
The principles of venous anatomy are discussed with relation to placement o f central venous access devices. Normal venous anatomy of the neck, upper e xtremities, chest, and abdomen is presented. In addition, important collate ral pathways and common anatomic variants are reviewed.