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Extravasation of Antineoplastic Agents: Prevention And Treatments

by
Rita Boschi
1,* and
Elena Rostagno
2
1
IOR, via G.C.Pupilli n. 1-40136 Bologna, Italy
2
Ospedale Sant’Orsola Malpighi, Bologna, Italy
*
Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Pediatr. Rep. 2012, 4(3), e28; https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e28
Submission received: 13 October 2011 / Accepted: 2 November 2011 / Published: 1 August 2012

Abstract

The extravasation of antineoplastic agents is an unwanted and distressing situation that can easily occur. It may cause severe and irreversible local injuries. Left untreated, vesicant chemotherapy extravasation can potentially cause tissue necrosis, functional impairment and permanent disfigurement. This article provides a review of current literature regarding recommendations on the prevention and treatment of extravasation of antineoplastic agents.
Keywords: antineoplastic agents; extravasion; pediatrics antineoplastic agents; extravasion; pediatrics

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Boschi, R.; Rostagno, E. Extravasation of Antineoplastic Agents: Prevention And Treatments. Pediatr. Rep. 2012, 4, e28. https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e28

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Boschi R, Rostagno E. Extravasation of Antineoplastic Agents: Prevention And Treatments. Pediatric Reports. 2012; 4(3):e28. https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e28

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Boschi, Rita, and Elena Rostagno. 2012. "Extravasation of Antineoplastic Agents: Prevention And Treatments" Pediatric Reports 4, no. 3: e28. https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e28

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Boschi, R., & Rostagno, E. (2012). Extravasation of Antineoplastic Agents: Prevention And Treatments. Pediatric Reports, 4(3), e28. https://doi.org/10.4081/pr.2012.e28

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