A retrospective observational study on maintenance and complications of totally implantable venous access ports in 563 patients: Prolonged versus short flushing intervals.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess whether the extension of the flushing interval will increase risks of complications associated with totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) in the off-treatment period.

Methods

A retrospective single-center observational study was performed. Patients with a TIVAP in the off-treatment period that underwent regular flushing in our clinic were included. Data concerning patients and their TIVAPs were recorded. Patient baseline characteristics and TIVAP-related complications were analyzed. Continuous variables were analyzed by ANOVA or the Kruskal-Wallis H test. To compare the occurrence of TIVAP-related complications, the chi-square test was used; if needed, Fisher's exact test was used.

Results

Totally 607 patients were reviewed, and 56

SUBMITTER: Zhang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8283705 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature