An alternative method for repair of a leaking arterial chemotherapy infusion catheter.
Regional chemotherapy infusion via selective arterial catheterization is frequently complicated by the development of cracks or leaks within the catheter. This frequently necessitates a catheter exchange. Herein, we report an alternative, simpler method for dealing with a defect within an infusion catheter.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial / Q000295:instrumentation
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents