Impact of catheter-to-vein diameter ratio on thrombosis in pediatric central venous catheterization.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Catheter-related thrombosis is a common complication of central venous catheter insertion. As the use of central venous catheters increases in pediatric critical care settings, catheter-related thrombosis is becoming more common among patients who typically have multiple risk factors for thromboembolism. We aimed to investigate impact of catheter-to-vein diameter ratio on thrombosis in pediatric central venous catheterization.

Methods

Single-center, prospective study. In our study, thrombosis risk factors and patient-related factors were excluded.

Results

A total of 50 patients were included in our study. Thrombosis was observed in 34% of the patients. When comparing thrombotic and nonthrombotic patients, factors such as a low aPTT value, dialysis catheter u

SUBMITTER: Kahveci F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12408594 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature