PMID: 3746603Aug 1, 1986Paper

Continuous venous access in children for long-term chemotherapy by means of an implantable system

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
E J KrulP A Voûte

Abstract

Between June 1983 and December 1984, 42 Port-a-Cath (PAC) systems have been implanted to establish continuous venous access in 42 children (aged 1 to 16 years) undergoing long-term chemotherapy. The PAC is a totally implantable closed system. Absence of permanent skin penetration decreases the risk of infection. The PAC gives more freedom and less discomfort to the child than a percutaneous system. The complication rate seems acceptable in comparison with that of other methods.

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