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Title:

Prophylaxis of port system-associated thromboses in advanced oncology patients using heparin flushing.

Document type:
Journal Article; Multicenter Study
Author(s):
Lersch, C; Kotowa, W; Fung, S; Janssen, D
Abstract:
PURPOSE: Thromboses occur in connection with the use of venous port systems. Valid data on the instillation of heparin-based solutions in the lumen of the port system are lacking. METHODS: One hundred and seventy-three patients with malignancy from 19 centres who had participated in an observation study of subcutaneous thromboprophylaxis with dalteparin-Na (Fragmin P/-Forte) were analysed with a view to flushing the port systems and investigating any related influence on the occurrence of cathet...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
J Cancer Res Clin Oncol
Year:
2004
Journal volume:
130
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
235-41
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00432-003-0528-5
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14760527
Print-ISSN:
0171-5216
TUM Institution:
II. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik (Gastroenterologie)
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