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Purpose : We performed a retrospective study to evaluate the complications from
Hickman catheters in pediatric oncologic patients.
Methods : Between October 1992 and July 1995, 27 Hickman catheters placed in 25
patients who were chemotherapy candidates were evaluated. The frequency and etiologic
organisms of catheter infections, mechanical complications, and any problems that
might have been related to catheter use were determined.
Results : 1) The... |
