Exposed Subcutaneous Implantable Devices: An Operative Protocol for Management and Salvage
Background: Implantable venous and electrical devices are prone to exposure and infection. Indications for management are controversial, but—especially if infected—exposed devices are often removed and an additional operation is needed to replace the device, causing a delay in chemotherapy and prolo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2015-03-01
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| Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
| Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2015/03000/Article.31.aspx |