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. 1999;26(3):177–181.

Central venous injuries of the subclavian-jugular and innominate-caval confluences.

F J Baumgartner 1, J Rayhanabad 1, F S Bongard 1, J C Milliken 1, C Donayre 1, S R Klein 1
PMCID: PMC325636  PMID: 10524738

Abstract

Injuries to the central venous system can result from penetrating trauma or iatrogenic causes. Injuries to major venous confluences can be particularly problematic, because the clavicle and sternum seriously limit exposure of the injury site. We report our institution's experience with central venous injuries of the subclavian-jugular and innominate-caval venous confluences. Significant injuries of the subclavian-jugular venous confluence frequently result from penetrating trauma, while injuries to the innominate-caval confluence are usually catheter-related. Median sternotomy provides adequate exposure of the innominate-caval confluence, while exposure of the subclavian-jugular venous confluence requires extension of the median sternotomy incision into the neck and resection of the clavicle. The literature is reviewed.

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