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An alternative method for repair of a leaking arterial chemotherapy infusion catheter
Author(s) -
Burkhalter James L,
Morano James U.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930340108
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , arterial catheter , chemotherapy , surgery , continuous infusion
Regional chemotherapy infusion via selective arterial catheterization is frequently complicated by the development of cracks or leaks within the catheter. This frequently necessitates a catheter exchange. Herein, we report an alternative, simpler method for dealing with a defect within an infusion catheter.
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