[Procedures for CV catheters insertion in children with congenital coagulation disorders].

UNLABELLED: The aim of this study is to present our experiences in inserting CV catheters in patients with congenital coagulation disorders.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Between 1997 and 2008 27 Port-a-cath catheters were inserted in our department in 20 patients with severe congenital coagulation disorders in order to infuse coagulation factor concentrates. 18 patients had haemophilia A, including 13 with factor VIII inhibitor, one haemophilia B and one von Willebrand's disease type 3. We present techniques for CV catheter insertion and procedures for ensuring haemostasis.

CONCLUSIONS

1. Procedures for CV catheter insertion in children with congenital coagulation disorders is safe provided that defective haemostasis is corrected. 2. Application of inserted Port-a-cath allows easy and painless IV treatment in patients needing multiple coagulation factors infusions.