Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters Provide Safe and Easy Central Venous Access in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer

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  • 頭頸部癌化学療法における末梢挿入型中心静脈カテーテルの安全性と有用性の検討
  • トウケイブガン カガク リョウホウ ニ オケル マッショウ ソウニュウガタ チュウシン ジョウミャク カテーテル ノ アンゼンセイ ト ユウヨウセイ ノ ケントウ

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<p>Purpose: The use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) has increased recently; several reports have indicated that they can be easily and safely used in patients with various diseases. However, there are few reports on the use of PICCs in patients with head and neck cancer. This study was aimed at evaluating the safety and feasibility of use of PICCs in patients with head and neck cancer.</p><p>Materials and Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 118 PICC insertions in 85 patients with head and neck cancer from January 2014 to December 2017. The PICCs have been placed under ultrasound guidance in all cases.</p><p>Results: The PICC puncture success rate was 95.2%. Catheter-related bloodstream infection occurred in four cases. The most common complication necessitating PICC removal was suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection (24 cases). All cases with confirmed and suspected catheter-related bloodstream infection improved with administration of antimicrobial agents. Phlebitis occurred in five cases, in all of whom the PICC placement had been made via an antecubital vein; the condition improved without treatment in all five cases. Deep vein thrombosis occurred in two cases, both of which improved with oral anticoagulant therapy.</p><p>Conclusion: This study demonstrated that the complications associated with ultrasound-guided PICC insertion are manageable, and improve with conservative treatment in the majority of cases. Therefore, use of PICCs may be considered for easy and safe central venous access in patients with head and neck cancer, because the insertion success rate was acceptable.</p>

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