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No impact of endogenous prothrombotic conditions on the risk of central venous line-related thrombotic events in children: results of the KIDCAT study (KIDs with Catheter Associated Thrombosis).
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Oct 2014
Thom K, Male C, Mannhalter C, Quehenberger P, Mlczoch E, Luckner D, Marx M, Hanslik A
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Central venous lines (CVLs) are the major exogenous risk factor for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in children. The study objective was to assess whether endogenous prothrombotic conditions contribute to the risk of CVL-related DVT in children. METHODS: This was a cohort study of consecutive children with heart disease requiring CVLs for perioperative care. CVLs were inserted...
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