Expanded applications of Broviac catheter.
Sixteen Broviac catheters were inserted in 15 patients ranging from 15 to 61 years of age for purposes other than parenteral nutrition. These patients required long-term intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy for cystic fibrosis or chemotherapy for malignant neoplasm. There were no major complications. The Broviac catheter provides excellent long-term IV access for total parenteral nutrition. In addition, it may be used very effectively in patients requiring extended IV antibiotic therapy and/or chemotherapy.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D002648:Child; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D004358:Drug Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents