Extravasation of antineoplastic agents: prevention and treatments

The extravasation of antineoplastic agents is an unwanted and distressing situation that can easily occur. It may cause severe and irreversible local injuries. Left untreated, vesicant chemotherapy extravasation can potentially cause tissue necrosis, functional impairment and permanent disfigurement...

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Main Authors: Rita Boschi, Elena Rostagno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-08-01
Series:Pediatric Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/pr/article/view/3791