[The subclavian approach as an alternative to the femoral approach in selective cervicocephalic phlebography (author's transl)].

The authors describe the technique employed for selective catheterization of the main mediastinal trunks and the veins of the brachiocephalic and cervicocephalic regions by means of the subclavian approach. The importance and advantages of this procedure as an alternative to the femoral approach, especially if this is contra-indicated, are emphasized.