Rupture of totally implantable central venous access devices (Intraports) in patients with cancer: report of four cases
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Totally implantable central venous access devices (intraports) are commonly used in cancer patients to administer chemotherapy or parenteral nutrition. Rupture of intraport is a rare complication.</p> <p>Patients and meth...
Main Authors: | Filippou Georgios K, Tsikkinis Christoforos, Filippou Dimitrios K, Nissiotis Athanasios, Rizos Spiros |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-10-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/2/1/36 |
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