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Fig. 4

From: Transesophageal echocardiography-guided implantation of totally implantable venous access devices via the internal jugular vein: retrospective analysis of 297 cases in pediatric patients

Fig. 4

A TEE image of the catheter tip finally positioned, directly visualizing the end of the venous catheter 13.4 mm above the crista terminalis. B Multiple hyperechogenic microbubbles flowing quickly out of the distal catheter after a rapid flush of saline, confirming the location of the catheter tip. C Final confirmation of the location of the catheter tip using TEE after the catheter was connected to the port. SVC, superior vena cava; RA, right atrium; PAT, patient; TEE, transesophageal echocardiography

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World Journal of Surgical Oncology

ISSN: 1477-7819

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