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.

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

Baro V.;Denaro L.
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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