[Implantable catheter systems. Experience with 205 patients].
In a five-year period (1983-1988) catheters were implanted in 205 patients (118 venous, 31 peritoneal, 29 arterial, 25 epidural and 2 pleural), using the same system (Port-a-Cath). Total implant duration was 88,345 patient days (242 patient years). On average there was one catheter complication per 2000 patients days. The only catheter-system infections occurred with peritoneal catheters. This relatively low complication rate was probably due to the use of only one system, a uniform implantation technique practised by only three surgeons, and strict postoperative supervision by the oncology nursing team.
Laffer
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Departement Chirurgie, Universität Basel.
Dürig
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Bloch
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Zuber
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Stoll
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D010478:Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion / Q000295:instrumentation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010529:Peritoneal Cavity; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
Implantierbare Kathetersysteme. Erfahrungen bei 205 Patienten.