Risks of long-term port use in enzyme replacement therapy for lysosomal storage disorders

Totally implantable vascular access devices (TIVADs) are commonly used in conjunction with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) for lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). This case series describes potential complications associated with long-term TIVAD use, such as compromise of skin integrity, infection,...

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Main Authors: Christian J. Hendriksz, Paul Harmatz, Roberto Giugliani, Jane Roberts, G. Suren Arul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-06-01
Series:Molecular Genetics and Metabolism Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214426918300156