Retaining venous access and eliminating radiation exposure during Hickman-Broviac catheter replacement for difficult-line insertion patients with intestinal failure

Hickman-Broviac catheters are commonly used to access central veins for the purposes of intravenous nutrition delivery for intestinal failure (IF) patients. While these catheters are good options for accessing central veins, they often have to be replaced if catheter-related infection or occlusion o...

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Main Authors: Justin T Chu, Chee-Chee Koh, Yun Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Formosan Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.e-fjs.org/article.asp?issn=1682-606X;year=2021;volume=54;issue=1;spage=36;epage=38;aulast=Chu