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This article discusses a technique in which an internal fixation suture is placed to prevent dislodgement or migration of Broviac catheters
Abstract:
Broviac catheters are in common use for administration of parenteral nutrition, cancer chemotherapy, and antibiotic therapy within the paediatric population. Inadvertent dislodgement of these catheters is common during the initial weeks before the Dacron cuff is anchored by the ingrowth of fibrous tissue. The authors describe a technique in which an internal fixation suture is placed to more...
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Pediatr Surg,
Vol: 38 Page: 51-2 January 2003
T. Sri Paran; M. Corbally; R. I. Fitzgerald
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This case report discusses the role of primary prophylactic factor replacement therapy in children with severe factor X deficiency
Abstract:
Severe factor X (FX) deficiency is one of the severest inherited coagulation disorders. Clinical manifestations include umbilical cord, mucosal, joint and central nervous system bleeding. Four Irish children with severe FX deficiency presented with umbilical cord bleeding. One developed an intraperitoneal haemorrhage and another an intracranial bleed. Prophylaxis, using intermediate more...
International Classification:
Other-severe factor X deficiency-condiction
Categories:
severe factor X deficiency
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
Br J Haematol,
Vol: 119 Page: 789-91 December 2002
C. McMahon; J. Smith; C. Goonan; M. Byrne; O. P. Smith
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This study examined 5 patients who underwent percutaneous transhepatic Broviac insertion for long-term access over a 4-year period in a single institution
Abstract:
Vascular access in paediatric patients with chronic and/or life-threatening illness is crucial to survival. Access is frequently lost in this group because of thrombosis, infection, or displacement, and vascular options can quickly be exhausted. The last resort access procedure is generally a direct atrial catheter inserted via a thoracotomy. A viable alternative is the percutaneous more...
International Classification:
Procedure - percutaneous transhepatic Broviac insertion
Categories:
percutaneous transhepatic Broviac insertion
Geography:
Republic of Ireland
J Pediatr Surg,
Vol: 43 Page: 344-7 February 2008
A. Mortell; H. Said; R. Doodnath; K. Walsh; M. Corbally
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