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Port-A-Cath

Known as: TIVAS, Portacath, Port A Cath 
A generic term that describes any implantable venous access device that is inserted into a central vein, and connected to a port that can be palpated… 
National Institutes of Health

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Vascular Access Devices

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2016
2016
Hickman catheter and implantable port devices for the delivery of chemotherapy: a phase II randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation
Background:In the United Kingdom, totally implantable venous access systems (TIVAS) are not routinely used. Compared with Hickman… 
2013
2013
Steroid-sparing effect of extracorporeal photopheresis in the therapy of graft-versus-host disease after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
2008
2008
Habilidades socio-cognitivas en niños con conductas disruptivas y víctimas de maltrato
R E S U M E N Los objetivos fueron: 1) comparar las habilidades cognitivas para la solución de problemas interpersonales en niños… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
The Use of Virtual Reality Computer Simulation in Learning Port-A Cath Injection
Cost-benefit management trends in Taiwan healthcare settings have led nurses to perform more invasive skills, such as Port-A cath… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of repeated sedations for the radiotherapy of young children with cancer: a prospective study of 1033 consecutive sedations.
2001
2001
Paclitaxel, carboplatin, and long‐term continuous infusion of 5‐fluorouracil in the treatment of advanced squamous and other selected carcinomas
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, toxicity, and efficacy of the combination of paclitaxel, carboplatin… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
The use of central venous catheters (portacaths) in children with Haemophilia
The experience with central venous implantable devices (portacaths) has been reviewed in children attending the Auckland Hospital… 
1999
1999
One-stop surgery: evolving approach to pediatric outpatient surgery.
Review
1997
Review
1997
Prevention of Thrombotic Disorders in Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
The etiology of thrombosis in malignancy is multi-factorial, and mechanisms include release of procoagulants by tumor cells… 
1987
1987
A totally implanted venous access system used in pediatric patients with cancer.
A safe and effective method of venous access is important in the care and treatment of patients with malignancies. A recently… 
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