Outcome of antithrombotic therapy in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The guidelines' recommendations for anticoagulation in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis are unclear. The aim of this systematic review was to assess anticoagulation management in cancer patients with catheter-related thrombosis (CRT) based on previously published studies.

Methods

As of June 10, 2023,we searched databases including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane and included 11 observational studies that met the criteria. We evaluated 770 adults with active cancer and objectively confirmed patients with CRT who were using drugs including warfarin, LMWH, and new oral anticoagulants as antithrombotic therapy.

Results

We extracted outcome data, including thrombosis recurrence, catheter dysfunction, major bleeding, and death, and performed a meta

SUBMITTER: Yin Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10756912 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature