A retrospective analysis of the real-time ultrasound-guided supraclavicular approach for the insertion of a tunneled central venous catheter in pediatric patients.

US-guided placement of tunneled CVC though the BCV results in a low rate of postoperative complications despite longer CVC indwelling times compared to IJV insertion. Our results suggest that BCV insertion of tunneled CVC in children may offer advantages in terms of device performance and patient safety.