Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
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We describe a new technique using ultrasound guided puncture of the subclavian vein and fluoroscopic control of the guide wire and the catheter position. Using this technique we performed 70 catheter introductions in 54 patients at the radiological department of the University Hospital of Rotterdam. ⋯ All the ultrasound guided punctures of the subclavian vein were successful and no puncture related complications, such as pneumothorax, haemothorax or arterial puncture, occurred. Since ultrasound guided puncture of the subclavian vein in combination with fluoroscopic control of the guide wire and catheter reduces the risk of complications of introduction of Hickman catheters, we consider this technique superior to other methods.
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Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd · Apr 1992
Case Reports[Late manifestation of a right-sided diaphragmatic rupture].
Diaphragmatic rupture is commonly of traumatic origin and can complicate thoracoabdominal injuries. Some cases are diagnosed after a delay of years. We present three patients with a rupture of the right hemi-diaphragm with herniation of liver fragments, and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.