Journal article
Thromboembolism in children with sarcoma
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Thromboembolism (TE) is a common complication and cause of death in adults with cancer. Cancer has been identified as a major risk factor in children with TE. However, the information regarding the epidemiology of TE in children with cancer, especially in association with childhood solid tumors, is scant.
OBJECTIVE: To define the prevalence and epidemiology of TE in children with sarcoma.
Authors
Athale U; Cox S; Siciliano S; Chan AKC
Journal
Pediatric Blood & Cancer, Vol. 49, No. 2, pp. 171–176
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
August 2007
DOI
10.1002/pbc.21047
ISSN
1545-5009
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAnticoagulantsCatheterization, Central VenousChildDevice RemovalDisease ManagementFemaleHemorrhageHeparin, Low-Molecular-WeightHumansMalePrevalenceRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSarcomaSarcoma, EwingSurvival AnalysisThrombectomyThromboembolismThrombophiliaTreatment OutcomeVenous Thrombosis