Complications of PORT-A-CATH® in patients with sickle cell disease

• Main Authors: Salam Alkindi (Author), Samaa Matwani (Author), Alghalia Al-Maawali (Author), Buthaina Al-Maskari (Author), Anil Pathare (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: Elsevier, 2012-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Assuntos: article
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Summary: Background: Red cell exchange/transfusion is frequently used in the management of patients with medical complications related to acute severe sickle cell disease (SCD). However, peripheral venous access is often difficult without central venous catheters (CVCs) in adult patients with modera...