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  • Title: [Complications of catheterization of the subclavian vein].
    Author: Chalyĭ PI, Shishkin SA, Matveev AV, Egovkin MIu.
    Journal: Vestn Khir Im I I Grek; 1984 Feb; 132(2):107-9. PubMed ID: 6719704.
    Abstract:
    On the basis of the experiences with 1151 catheterizations of the subclavian vein the authors analyze complications of the procedure (failure of puncturing, puncture of the subclavian vein, air embolism, pneumothorax, hemorrhages, thromboses of the subclavian and external jugular veins, thrombophlebitis of the subclavian vein). Within the terms of from 1 to 7 years following catheterization 4 out of 20 patients had thromboses of the subclavian vein.
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