The subclavian artery is a major blood vessel located in the thorax (chest area) that functions to carry oxygen-rich blood from the heart to parts of the upper body. Arteries can be found in every ...

The majority occur on the left side (75-92%) and are due to damage to the terminal segment of the thoracic duct as it drains into the great veins of the neck in the region of the venous angle.

Although, in this population, subclavian vein catheters have the lowest risk ... Consequently, in children with a different anatomy and lower body weight, the increased risk of pneumothorax ...