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Central Venous Thrombosis Related to the Silastic Hickman‐Broviac Catheter in an Oncologic Population

1989; Wiley; Volume: 13; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1177/0148607189013004397

1941-2444

Jerry F. Moss, Lawrence D. Wagman, Daniel U. Rhimaki, Jose J. Terz,

Neutropenia and Cancer Infections

The use of subcutaneously implanted, Dacron cuffed, central venous silastic catheters (Hickman/Broviac catheter [HC/BC]) has not eliminated catheter related-central venous thrombosis (CR-CVT). HC/BC related CR-CVT was identified and followed in 15 oncology patients. Median time period to CR-CVT was 155 days (range 15-638). No correlation was established to patient age, sex, diagnosis, coagulation status, use, longevity, technique, or site of placement. Fourteen patients were treated with anticoagulation and/or thrombolytic therapy. Of seven patients treated with HC/BC in situ, one required HC/BC removal to achieve CR-CVT resolution. Median follow-up post-CR-CVT was 362 days (range 34-1622). No patient suffered untoward long-term sequelae. Nine patients had 11 catheters placed following resolution of CR-CVT. None had repeat thrombosis. CR-CVT incidence in a single 12-month period was 3.7% (7/190). The placement of HC/BC in an oncology population is an acceptably safe method for long-term venous access.