2021 ASM / R-0043
Suture fixation of port-a-cath to prevent malposition: Is it necessary?
Keywords:
Interventional vascular, Fluoroscopy, Audit and standards, Venous access, Blood, Cancer
Authors:
B. Chan; Brisbane, QLD/AU
DOI:
10.26044/ranzcr2021/R-0043
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