STUDY OF ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TOTALLY IMPLANTABLE VENOUS ACCESS DEVICE

Totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD) or implantable catheter ports are devices which can be implanted subcutaneously. They enable prolonged and repeated access to the vascular system, into the peritoneal cavity or intravertebral space. This device is particularly useful for repeated med...

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Main Authors: J. Ahmadi, M. Izadyar, B. Ashjaei, M. Klantari, H. Nahvi, M. Joodi, M. Vali V. Mehrabi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2006-07-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/2996.pdf&manuscript_id=2996