Clinically evident venous thromboembolic events in children with brain tumors.

Deitcher, Steven R; Gajjar, Amar; Kun, Larry; Heideman, Richard L · J Pediatr · 2004

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

We evaluated the incidence and significance of central venous access device dysfunction and symptomatic major thrombosis in 253 pediatric patients with brain tumors. Central venous access device dysfunction was a common complication (28.4%) and was associated with major thrombosis development and a reduced overall survival rate. Major thrombosis was relatively uncommon (2.8%).

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