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Structure of subclavian vein

Known as: SUBCLAVIAN VEIN, Vein, Subclavian, Vena subclavia 
The vein that drains the axillary vein and joins the internal jugular vein to form the brachiocephalic vein. The subclavian vein runs parallel to the… 
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Left subclavian veinRight subclavian vein

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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
External Jugular Vein Cutdown Approach, as a Useful Alternative, Supports the Choice of the Cephalic Vein for Totally Implantable Access Device Placement
BackgroundCephalic vein (CV) cut down for totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) placement has been accepted as an… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Extended resections for bronchogenic carcinoma invading the superior vena cava system.
Review
1996
Review
1996
Catheter fracture: A rare complication of totally implantable subclavian venous access devices
Catheter fracture represents a rare problem among non‐infectious complications following the insertion of totally implantable… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Implantation by Electrophysiologists of 100 Consecutive Cardioverter Defibrillators With Nonthoracotomy Lead Systems
BackgroundTraditional lead systems for implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) require a thoracotomy for placement… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
A new vascular access catheter for hemodialysis.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Translumbar inferior vena cava catheters for long-term venous access.
Forty-six silicone rubber catheters were placed in the inferior vena cava (IVC) of 40 patients via a translumbar approach. No… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Radiologic placement of Hickman catheters.
Hickman catheter insertion is usually accomplished surgically by means of either cutdown on the cephalic or jugular veins or… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Retained pacemaker leads.
Highly Cited
1978
Highly Cited
1978
Cannulation of subclavian vein for hemodialysis using Seldinger's technique.
Highly Cited
1967
Highly Cited
1967
Complications of percutaneous catheterization of the subclavian vein in 129 cases.
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