A safe technique for the placement of implantable vascular access devices in patients with thrombocytopenia

Coit, D.G.; Turnbull, A.D.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 167(5): 429-431

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 3175827
Document Number: 313573
This further modification of the Seldinger technique is offered as a safe and effective means of central venous access for placement of implantable infusion devices. It is especially useful in patients with severe thrombocytopenia, even when the cephalic vein is not large enough to accept the catheter directly.

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