Abstract
A technique of external jugular venous cannulation for right ventricular endomyocardial biopsy is described. This often underused approach for venous access warrants consideration in patients at high risk for bleeding complications, pneumothorax, or difficult internal jugular access who require biopsy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 576-578 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Transplantation