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Review Article

Advantages and disadvantages of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) compared to other central venous lines: A systematic review of the literature

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Pages 886-892 | Received 29 Aug 2012, Accepted 30 Jan 2013, Published online: 11 Mar 2013

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