Avoiding Carcinogen Exposure With Intraperitoneal Paclitaxel
Purpose/Objectives: Diethylhexylphthalate (DEHP) is a lipid-soluble plasticizer commonly used in the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride-(PVC-) based plastics. Previous studies have documented the leaching of DEHP from PVC-based containers and extension sets during the IV administration of paclitaxel.
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