Dysfunction and thrombotic complications of vascular access devices.
Catheter dysfunction occurs frequently in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition (HPN). Catheter-associated thrombosis can be life threatening and limit future vascular sites. Both of these complications can be minimized and treated by proper catheter placement and being aware of preventative and therapeutic measures.
Steiger
Ezra
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General Surgery, Head, Intestinal Rehabilitation Program, Nutrition Support and Vascular Access Department, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. steigee@ccf.org
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D016331:Parenteral Nutrition, Home / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000517:prevention & control*