Central venous catheter related thrombosis.
Central vein thrombosis is increasingly recognized as a long-term problem of chronic venous access. The incidence, causative factors, and diagnosis of central vein thrombosis are discussed, along with preventative measures and treatment strategies.
Lowell
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Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control