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Cytostatic extravasation. A serious complication of long-term venous access
F Bach1, C Videbaek, J Holst-Christensen
1Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Cancer
|August 1, 1991
Abstract:
Totally implantable ports have gained popularity as venous access in the treatment of cancer. A case is reported with an uncommon but very serious complication, i.e., cytostatic extravasation secondary to a broken implanted catheter. Guidelines for implantation and remedies are recommended.