Surgical retrieval of PICC-related right atrial thrombus in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a case report
Abstract Background Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used in cancer patients for administering chemotherapy drugs, antibiotics, and nutrients. PICC-related thrombi are not uncommon and may result in pulmonary embolism and the formation of thrombi in the right atrium. The la...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01536-8 |