Ventriculoatrial shunting via the superficial temporal vein. A new technique

Abstract

A new approach for access to the right atrium via the superficial-temporal vein is proposed. We prefer this route whenever anterior neck veins cannot be used to place the catheter into the right atrium, e.g., in patients with tracheostomy. The results seem to be as good as those obtained with conventional techniques.

Ventriculovascular shunts via the femoral vein: a temporary feasible alternative in pediatric hydrocephalus

“…Ventriculoatrial shunts are usually placed through the internal or external jugular veins and directed to the right atrium. Besides that, other accesses such as the subclavian, the azygos, the axillary, the superficial temporal, and the common facial veins or even the dural sinuses have been reported in the literature [3][4][5][6][7].…”