the alternative method of percutaneous catheterisation of the internal jugular vein in children and infants. a report of 170 cases

this report ana l ys e s 170 percutaneous puncture of the internal jugular veinley alte r native t echnique from march 1970 t o february 1977 i n insurance hos pital no2 and amir al am hospi t al . the re have be en no s e r i ous complications or difficul ties . the me t hod allows fre e movement of the limbs post operat ively and avoi ds the pai nfu l t hrombatic sequelae ass ociate d with the for l ong term c annulat i on .