[Percutaneous catheterization of the superior vena cava system, using the large veins at the base of the neck].

: Catheterization of the superior caval system by punctioning of the subclavial vein, or of the deep jugular vein, has many positive aspects. Confronting the data from the literature with their own experience the authors discuss the results obtained in a total of 1884 catheterizations of this type.