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Implantable intravenous access device.
  1. L L Goldsworthy,
  2. H M Daly
  1. Paediatric Department, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro.

    Abstract

    The use of a fully implantable device for venous access is described in two infants with transfusion dependent haemolytic anaemia. This device is a possible improvement in the treatment of infants needing long term venous access, although doctors should be aware of the infrequent complications.

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