Anatomical variation of the internal jugular vein and its impact on temporary haemodialysis vascular access: an ultrasonographic survey in uraemic patients

Background. Creation of a reliable haemoaccess is a critical problem for practicing nephrologists once haemodialysis has been considered. A double-lumen internal jugular-vein catheter is favoured in most cases requiring temporary haemoaccess. However, numerous complications, even lethal ones, may oc...

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