Oncology Reviews (Dec 2011)
Treatment of anthracycline extravasation from centrally inserted venous catheters
Abstract
The treatment of accidental extravasation of anthracycline-based chemotherapy has markedly improved with the recent introduction of a systemic antidote, Savene. However, efficacy data on this treatment is mainly based on extravasation from peripheral catheters. This review presents data on 7 cases of Savene treatment of anthracycline extravasations from central venous catheters.
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