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Complications of PORT-A-CATH® in patients with sickle cell disease
2012
Journal of Infection and Public Health
Red cell exchange/transfusion is frequently used in the management of patients with medical complications related to acute severe sickle cell disease (SCD). However, peripheral venous access is often difficult without central venous catheters (CVCs) in adult patients with moderate or severe SCD. Aims: To review our experience with the use of the PORT-A-CATH ® device in sixteen patients with SCD undergoing exchange or simple transfusions. Methods: Among a cohort of 550 patients who frequently
doi:10.1016/j.jiph.2011.10.004
pmid:22341844
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