Totally implantable catheter embolism: two related cases

Totally implantable catheter embolism: two related cases

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Long-term totally implantable catheters (e.g. Port-a-Cath®) are frequently used for long-term venous access in children with cancer. The use of this type of catheter is associated with complications such as infection, extrusion, extravasation and thrombosis. Embolism of cathet...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo Chaves Ribeiro, Áurea Cristina Ferreira Monteiro, Quirino Cavalcante Menezes, Sérgio Tomaz Schettini, Sonia Maria Rossi Vianna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Catheters, indwelling
Catheterization, central venous
Embolism
Catheterization
Antineoplastic combined chemotherapy protocols
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