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J Vasc Access
; 24(2): 318-321, 2023 Mar.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34289729
RESUMO
We describe a subaortic left brachiocephalic vein, a congenital anomaly that can be suspected during the rapid central vein assessment before central venous catheterization. Since the vein descends vertically/obliquely rapidly from its origin, we suggest that the puncture should be made at a greater angle (50°-60°) than what is usually used to puncture this vein (20°-30°). Failure to identify this anomaly may cause a failed puncture or complications from the puncture of adjacent blood vessels.