Central venous catheterization of the subclavian vein was associated with the lowest risk for bloodstream infections and symptomatic thrombosis compared with insertions at the jugular or femoral veins ...

Several factors contraindicate PICC placement: lack of peripheral access, venous thrombosis, and end-stage renal disease. In addition, PICCs should not be used for frequent intermittent access or for ...

Weekly docetaxel (D) versus daily low dose cisplatin (P)/ fluorouracil (F) as neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) in patients with advanced esophageal cancer: Nonrandomized phase II results of a ...

Central venous access is necessary for the management of patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy with autologous PBSCT. These devices are used for indications such as administration of blood ...