Proximal vein thrombosis secondary to hemodialysis catheterization complicated by arteriovenous fistula Joseph J. Piotrowski, M.D., Robert B. Rutherford, M.D. Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 5, Issue 6, Pages 876-878 (June 1987) DOI: 10.1016/0741-5214(87)90103-0 Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Operative technique. Note horizontal sternal splitting incision and second rib resection to provide a “door” for graft to enter the chest. Shaded areas indicate thrombosis in the innominate and internal jugular veins. Journal of Vascular Surgery 1987 5, 876-878DOI: (10.1016/0741-5214(87)90103-0) Copyright © 1987 Society for Vascular Surgery and North American Chapter, International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Terms and Conditions