Although rare, jugular vein thrombosis can occur when blood clots form in one of the jugular veins. Causes of JVT are broad and can include infection, trauma, or cancer.

A ligation closes off your jugular vein and may help treat the infection. Your doctor may recommend several months of anticoagulation therapy to help manage Lemierre’s syndrome.

In the central approach for internal jugular venous catheterization (Panel A), the apex of the triangle formed by the two heads of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and the clavicle serves as a landmark.

Jugular Veins. In adults, the jugular veins are frequently used as sites for CVC insertion. Although, in this population, subclavian vein catheters have the lowest risk of infection, ...

Jugular veins are popular in horror flicks for their gushing at the mouths of vampires, werewolves, and knife-wielding assassins. While that's unlikely to happen to most of us, this crucial vein ...

For the study, researchers randomly assigned 3,027 patients to have catheters placed in one of three locations: nontunneled central venous catheterization to the subclavian, jugular, or femoral vein.

"I had a big fight with the ENT and infectious disease doctors," Dr. Grant recalled, shaking her head. "I told them, 'You have to remove the infected clot from the jugular vein or she's going to ...

The term "going for the jugular" has multiple meanings for unbeaten boom colt What You Need as he returns from a serious health battle with big fish to fry in the spring carnival. Co-trainer Mick ...

The term “going for the jugular” has multiple meanings for unbeaten boom colt What You Need as he returns from a serious health battle with big goals for the spring carnival.