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History of Vascular Access

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Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices

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Milestones in the history of the development of vascular access and the subsequent advances in practical clinical applications are here described. The original achievements are presented and discussed. Fundamental steps to achieve a safe and effective IV access and management are pointed out.

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  1. Division of Abdomino Pelvic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy

    Roberto Biffi

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  1. Department of Surgical Sciences Organ Transplantation and Advanced Technologies, University of Catania Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy

    Isidoro Di Carlo

  2. Division of Abdomino Pelvic Surgery, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy

    Roberto Biffi

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Biffi, R. (2012). History of Vascular Access. In: Di Carlo, I., Biffi, R. (eds) Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2373-4_1

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