Use of an Amplatz goose neck snare as a target for collateral neck vein dialysis catheter placement

Authors
Hagen, P Yang, JJ Saibil, EA
Citation
P. Hagen et al., Use of an Amplatz goose neck snare as a target for collateral neck vein dialysis catheter placement, J VAS INT R, 12(4), 2001, pp. 493-495
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY
ISSN journal
10510443 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
493 - 495
Database
ISI
SICI code
1051-0443(200104)12:4<493:UOAAGN>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
The authors describe a technique for insertion of a hemodialysis catheter w hen the usual large neck veins are difficult to access. The essence of the procedure is the use of the Amplatz Goose Neck snare as a fluoroscopic targ et. The snare is used in its conventional mode to grasp the introduction wi re. The dialysis line then can be placed in its usual fashion.