Effect of corticosteroids on phlebitis induced by intravenous infusion of antineoplastic agents in rabbits

<p><b>Purpose: </b>Phlebitis caused by intravenous infusion of antineoplastic agents is one of the critical problems when anticancer therapy is prolonged. We have already reported that both rapid infusion and dilution of the injection solution were effective methods for reducing ph...

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Main Author: Emiko Kohno, Saori Murase, Kenji Matsuyama, Noboru Okamura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2009-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://www.medsci.org/v06p0218.htm