“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] However, the occurrence of pneumothorax or arterial injury was not completely avoided, for reasons that are not entirely clear. Thus, the purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of US-guided extrathoracic subclavian venipuncture, as well as elucidating the mechanism of the complications and the problems that need to be solved to improve outcomes in the future.…”