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ArticleSurgery today2025

Temporary atypical vascular ultrasound-guided central venous approach in patients with venous occlusion.

Naonori Kawakubo, Junnosuke Maniwa, Yoshiaki Takahashi, Takuya Kondo, Atsuhisa Fukuta, Koichiro Yoshimaru, Kouji Nagata, Junko Miyata, Toshiharu Matsuura, Tatsuro Tajiri

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Naonori KawakuboDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. kawakubo.naonori.061@m.kyushu-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0010-4902
Junnosuke ManiwaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Yoshiaki TakahashiDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Takuya KondoDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Atsuhisa FukutaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Koichiro YoshimaruDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Kouji NagataDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Junko MiyataDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Toshiharu MatsuuraDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Tatsuro TajiriDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

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Abstract

This study presents an innovative ultrasound-guided technique for central venous access in patients with venous occlusion, particularly in those requiring long-term parenteral nutrition (TPN). Conventional access points often become occluded, necessitating alternative methods for approaching the central vein. A retrospective review of three patients with venous occlusion due to prolonged TPN use was conducted at our institution. The procedure involved ultrasound-guided puncture of atypical vessels, such as the internal mammary, anterior jugular, or innominate veins, using the Seldinger or introducer technique depending on vessel size. All catheters were successfully placed with minimal complications, allowing for continued TPN. The study concluded that ultrasound-guided access to atypical vessels offers a safer and less invasive alternative to central venous access in complex cases, particularly in adolescent and young adult patients.

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Catheterization, Central VenousParenteral Nutrition, TotalUltrasonography, InterventionalAdultBrachiocephalic VeinsHumansJugular VeinsMaleRetrospective StudiesYoung AdultCentral venous approachUltrasonographyVenous occlusion

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