Effectiveness of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Totally Implantable Venous Access Device

Summary

This randomized trial is determining the role of antibiotic prophylaxis in the prevention of the infectious complications in patients carrying out totally implantable venous access device.

Timeline

Start

2008-09

Primary completion

2009-12

Completion

2010-03

Publications

• Karanlik H, Kurul S, Saip P, Unal ES, Sen F, Disci R, Topuz E. The role of antibiotic prophylaxis in totally implantable venous access device placement: results of a single-center prospective randomized trial. Am J Surg. 2011 Jul;202(1):10-5. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2010.05.005. Epub 2011 May 23.

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