title: [Extravasation of cytostatics. Example of a severe complication from the use of long-term central venous catheters].
abstract: Completely implantable ports have become increasingly popular for venous access in the treatment of cancer. An uncommon but very serious complication is reported here: extravasation of a cytostatic agent secondary to a damaged Port-a-Cath catheter. Guidelines to be observed in implantation are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Haematologisk afdeling, Hvidovre Hospital, København.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bach
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Videbaek
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Holst-Christensen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boesby
mesh_terms: D000677:Amsacrine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015470:Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D000677:Amsacrine
vernacular_title: Ekstravasation af cytostatika. Eksempel på en alvorlig komplikation ved brug af centrale venøse langtidskatetre.