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. 1988 Jan;17(1):17-20.

[Implantable infusion devices. Experience of 360 cases]

[Article in French]
J P Chevrel  1 , M D Destable, J L Breau, C Dilin
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  • PMID: 2964007

[Implantable infusion devices. Experience of 360 cases]

[Article in French]
J P Chevrel et al. Presse Med. 1988 Jan.

Abstract

Between january 1, 1983 and december 31, 1986, 360 implantable infusion devices were inserted for systemic chemotherapy. Most of the devices were Port A Cath systems. The main complications observed were thrombosis (18 cases, 5%) and infection (8 cases, 2.2%). Since one year the catheters are being introduced by subcutaneous puncture of the subclavian vein, the chambers being placed in a small lateral subclavicular cavity. Intra-operative radiography is necessary to minimize the risk of malposition and thrombosis. These systems, relayed by external pumps, enable chemotherapeutic regimens to be administered sequentially over a 24-hour period.

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