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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2], Carlos A Lopez, M.D. [3], Shyam Patel [4]; Grammar Reviewer: Natalie Harpenau, B.S.[5]

Overview

Surgery is not the first-line treatment option for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

Surgery

Surgery plays a small role in the treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia. Surgery is used to place a venous access device as a port through which chemotherapy can be delivered. The port is susceptible to infection and therefore must be cared for appropriately. There is a risk for infection with port placement.[1]

References

  1. Bustos C, Aguinaga A, Carmona-Torre F, Del Pozo JL (2014). "Long-term catheterization: current approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of port-related infections". Infect Drug Resist. 7: 25–35. doi:10.2147/IDR.S37773. PMC 3933716. PMID 24570595.