Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
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Support Care Cancer · Jan 1998
Review Case ReportsFibrin sheath formation and chemotherapy extravasation: a case report.
Fibrin sheath formation around venous access devices (VADs) frequently leads to persistent withdrawal occlusion (PWO). PWO is a common problem encountered with VADs. ⋯ To rule out fibrin sheath formation, catheter dye studies need to be obtained when fibrinolytic therapy has failed to restore catheter function. The purpose of this paper is to illustrate a retrospective case report demonstrating drug extravasation caused by the development of fibrin sheath formation.