title: Current thoughts on extravasation injuries.
abstract: Extravasation of therapeutic agents may cause skin and soft tissue ulceration. Treatment of these injuries, including the use of pharmacologic and surgical measures, is described.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Division of Plastic Surgery, Allegheny General Hospital, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Heckler
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents