Ventriculoatrial shunting via the superficial temporal vein. A new technique

A new approach for access to the right atrium via the superficial-temporal vein is proposed. We prefer this route whenever anterior neck veins cannot be used to place the catheter into the right atrium, e.g., in patients with tracheostomy. The results seem to be as good as those obtained with conven...

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Published in:Neurosurgical review 1994-01, Vol.17 (2), p.131-133
Main Authors: FELDMANN, H, MEYER, F, SANDVOSS, G, TÖPPICH, H.-G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts - methods
Cerebrospinal fluid. Spinal cord. Spinal roots. Spinal nerves
Heart Atria
Humans
Hydrocephalus - surgery
Jugular Veins
Medical sciences
Neurosurgery
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Reoperation
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:A new approach for access to the right atrium via the superficial-temporal vein is proposed. We prefer this route whenever anterior neck veins cannot be used to place the catheter into the right atrium, e.g., in patients with tracheostomy. The results seem to be as good as those obtained with conventional techniques.
ISSN:0344-5607
1437-2320
DOI:10.1007/BF00698766