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01-12-2020 | Ultrasound | Technical Note

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous brachiocephalic vein cannulation for ventriculoatrial shunt placement in a child

Authors: Valentina Baro, Nicola Zadra, Luca Sartori, Luca Denaro

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 12/2020

Abstract

Objective

As far as the ventriculoatrial shunt placement in children is concerned, the percutaneous approach to the internal jugular vein under ultrasonographic control has been hitherto strongly recommended. Unfortunately, children still represent a challenge, having them peculiar characteristics for which the internal jugular vein cannulation shows some disadvantages.

Methods

In this manuscript, we describe a percutaneous placement of ventriculoatrial shunt via right brachiocephalic vein under intraoperative ultrasonographic control.

Conclusions

Brachiocephalic vein cannulation in surgery provides notable advantages in paediatric population and it may be considered as the first choice in younger children.

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Title: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous brachiocephalic vein cannulation for ventriculoatrial shunt placement in a child
Authors: Valentina Baro
Nicola Zadra
Luca Sartori
Luca Denaro
Publication date: 01-12-2020
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Ultrasound
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus
Ultrasound
Central Venous Catheter
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 12/2020
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-020-04875-1

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Ultrasound-guided percutaneous brachiocephalic vein cannulation for ventriculoatrial shunt placement in a child

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Objective

Methods

Conclusions

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