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. 1985 Jul;67(4):263-5.

Long-term venous access using a subcutaneous implantable drug delivery system

K C Soo, T I Davidson, P Selby, G Westbury

Long-term venous access using a subcutaneous implantable drug delivery system

K C Soo et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 1985 Jul.

Abstract

To facilitate long-term venous access in patients receiving chemotherapy, a subcutaneous totally implantable system (Port-a-Cath, Phamacia) has been used in 14 patients. The method of implantation and the advantages over conventional central venous catheters are discussed. The expense of the system necessitates careful patient selection.

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