Predictive risk factors for fracture at catheter of totally implantable venous access devices via subclavian vein insertion

Predictive risk factors for fracture at catheter of totally implantable venous access devices via subclavian vein insertion

Background: Fracture of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD) is a rare but potential serious complication. We aimed to explore the risk factors for fracture at catheter of TIVAD via subclavian vein insertion. Materials and Methods: From January 2008 to July 2010 the records of 34 patien...

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Main Authors: H M Chang, Y C Chou, S D Hsu, G S Liao, T W Chen, C B Hsieh, C J Chen, J C Yu, De-Chuan Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Venous access device
implantable
fracture
Online Access:http://jms.ndmctsgh.edu.tw/article.asp?issn=1011-4564;year=2014;volume=34;issue=4;spage=161;epage=165;aulast=Chang

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