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Case Reports
. 1991 Aug 1;68(3):538-9.
doi: 10.1002/1097-0142(19910801)68:3<538::aid-cncr2820680315>3.0.co;2-w.

Cytostatic extravasation. A serious complication of long-term venous access

F Bach  1 , C Videbaek, J Holst-Christensen, S Boesby
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Cytostatic extravasation. A serious complication of long-term venous access

F Bach et al. Cancer. .

Abstract

Totally implantable ports have gained popularity as venous access in the treatment of cancer. A case is reported with an uncommon but very serious complication, i.e., cytostatic extravasation secondary to a broken implanted catheter. Guidelines for implantation and remedies are recommended.

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