[Implantable chambers for intravenous cytotoxic chemotherapy. Experience of 9 anticancer centers].
One hundred and thirty-nine chambers for injection or infusion of cytotoxic drugs were implanted in 9 French anticancer centres, because of inadequate peripheral veins. A strict surgical procedure and a good training of the nursing staff are necessary to avoid complications (27.7%, including 7% obstructions). Complications associated with the material are exceptional. The system was very well tolerated by more than 90% of the patients. Totally implantable devices for intravenous chemotherapy constitute a major improvement over the previously used systems.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007275:Injections, Intravenous / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents
Chambres implantables pour chimiothérapies cytotoxiques intraveineuses. Expérience de 9 centres anticancéreux.