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Background: This study investigates the incidence of post-operative complications and risk factors of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in melanoma patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single cancer institution on 408 consecutive SLNBs. Results: Fifty-five post-operative complications occurred in 39 (9.5%) patients...

A short peripheral intravenous catheter or cannula (PIVC) is frequently used to deliver chemotherapy in oncology practice. Although safe and easy to insert, PIVCs do fail, leading to personal discomfort for patients and adding substantially to treatment costs. As the procedure of peripheral catheterization is invasive, there is a need for...