title: Cytostatic extravasation. A serious complication of long-term venous access.
abstract: Totally implantable ports have gained popularity as venous access in the treatment of cancer. A case is reported with an uncommon but very serious complication, i.e., cytostatic extravasation secondary to a broken implanted catheter. Guidelines for implantation and remedies are recommended.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Hvidovre, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable; D007951:Leukemia, Myeloid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis / Q000139:chemically induced; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents