A Comparative Study of Low-Profile and Regular Type Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices in Patients with Malignant Tumors: Retrospective Analysis of 4501 Implantations.
Abstract:The purpose of this study was to evaluate safety and efficacy of image-guided radiological totally implantable venous access devices with special reference to rate of skin complications of both regular and low-profile types. 4395 patients were referred to Interventional Radiology Unit between March 2003-September 2013. 4501 implantations of totally implantable venous access device were performed in patients under sonography and fluoroscopy. During this period 2299 regular-type and 2202 low-profile type totally… Show more
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