biostudies-literatureUnknownYu Y<h4>Background</h4>Deep vein catheterization is common in patients with advanced cancer, but safety and cost comparisons between catheter types are limited.<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the safety and economic impact of a modified medium-length catheter versus a standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in patients with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 160 patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care between January 2022 and April 2024. Patients were randomized to a study group (modified medium-length catheter) or control group (PICC line). Venous complications, satisfaction, and costs were compared.<h4>Results</h4>The study group had lower rates of venous thrombosis, bleeding, and catheter infection. Patient satiJournal of nursing care qualityhttps://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12919650biostudies-literatureSafety and Cost Evaluation of Modified Medium-Length Catheters in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.PMC12919650Yan JZhou QWang BYe GChen YYu YfalseSafety and Cost Evaluation of Modified Medium-Length Catheters in Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.<h4>Background</h4>Deep vein catheterization is common in patients with advanced cancer, but safety and cost comparisons between catheter types are limited.<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate the safety and economic impact of a modified medium-length catheter versus a standard peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in patients with advanced cancer.<h4>Methods</h4>A prospective cohort study was conducted involving 160 patients with advanced cancer receiving palliative care between January 2022 and April 2024. Patients were randomized to a study group (modified medium-length catheter) or control group (PICC line). Venous complications, satisfaction, and costs were compared.<h4>Results</h4>The study group had lower rates of venous thrombosis, bleeding, and catheter infection. Patient sati2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Aug2026-07-16T09:56:53.442Z2026-07-09T10:49:38.681ZS-EPMC129196504083980510.1097/NCQ.0000000000000905