[Retrograde venography by catheter approach of the internal jugular vein for analysis of the cerebral venous blood (author's transl)].

Many problems arising during anaesthesia and intensive care therapy can be solved by an analysis of the cerebral venous blood. Retrograde venography of the internal jugular vein to the superior bulb was performed in 35 patients. The technique of catheterization, the radiological control of the position of the catheter, the anatomy of the cerebral venous system are described. The advantages of this technique over direct puncture of the superior bulb and the maximum time the catheter can be safely left in the vein are discussed.