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Case Reports
. 1991 Oct 7;153(41):2896-7.

[Extravasation of cytostatics. Example of a severe complication from the use of long-term central venous catheters]

[Article in Danish]
F Bach  1 , C Videbaek, J Holst-Christensen, S Boesby
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  • PMID: 1949309
Case Reports

[Extravasation of cytostatics. Example of a severe complication from the use of long-term central venous catheters]

[Article in Danish]
F Bach et al. Ugeskr Laeger. .

Abstract

Completely implantable ports have become increasingly popular for venous access in the treatment of cancer. An uncommon but very serious complication is reported here: extravasation of a cytostatic agent secondary to a damaged Port-a-Cath catheter. Guidelines to be observed in implantation are recommended.

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