The risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in ambulant cancer patients

The risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in ambulant cancer patients

Abstract Background Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common complication of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). PICCs are increasingly utilised in the management of cancer patients, a group which carries both additional risks for vascular thromboembolism as well as for complex morbidity....

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Main Authors: Daniel Jones, Kurt Wismayer, George Bozas, June Palmer, Mandi Elliott, Anthony Maraveyas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Thrombosis Journal
Subjects:
Venous Thromboembolism
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Cancer
Risk Factors
Anticoagulation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12959-017-0148-y

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