The axillary vein and the thoracodorsal bundle are identified next. As discussed (see above), the initial identification of the axillary vein should be made medially, ...

Axillary vein puncture for cardiac device lead implant, under ultrasound guidance, was more expeditious with a better success rate than dissection of the cephalic vein in a small, randomized study.

Axillary vein access has emerged as a safe and efficient alternative for cardiac device implantation. By utilising the anatomical course of the axillary vein, clinicians can facilitate the ...

The meta-analysis included 23 studies of 35,722 patients who had a CIED implanted, including 18,009 who had subclavian vein puncture, 409 who had axillary vein puncture and 17,304 who had cephalic ...

Axillary subclavian veins are often involved, and secondary forms are more common than primary forms . 15 As compared with patients who have thrombosis of a lower extremity, patients with deep ...