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Angiology
Central line-associated venous late effects in children are investigated
October 25th, 2006
Children with previous long-term jugular lines frequently have local thrombotic sequelae, but clinical symptoms of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) are rare. "The frequency of asymptomatic central line-associated thromboses is high and well recognized among children with cancer, while the long-term consequences are mainly unknown. In a cross-sectional study, we evaluated clinical and radiological venous outcome in children with previous long-standing intravascular catheters. The study enrolled 71 children previously treated for malignant or haematological diseases, 4-180 (median 37) mo after removal of their central lines," scientists in Norway report. ...
Source: Biotech Week (2006-10-25)
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