Modification of Approach for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device Decreases Rate of Complications

Karanlik H., Kurul S.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY, vol.100, no.3, pp.279-283, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 100 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jso.21341
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.279-283
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this Study was to analyze the potential utilization of external jugular vein (EJV) cutdown approach for totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) placement.