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- Title
Upper extremity venous thrombosis in patients with cancer with peripherally inserted central venous catheters: a retrospective analysis of risk factors.
- Authors
Ahn, Daniel H; Illum, Henrik Bo; Wang, David H; Sharma, Anant; Dowell, Jonathan E
- Abstract
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are often used in place of mediport catheters because of cost and lack of operating room time and to prevent delays in therapy. One common complication associated with their use is upper extremity venous thrombosis (UEVT). The purpose of this study was to ascertain risk factors associated with an increased risk of PICC-associated UEVT in patients with cancer.
- Publication
Journal of oncology practice, 2013, Vol 9, Issue 1, pe8
- ISSN
1935-469X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1200/JOP.2012.000595