Comparison of clinical effects of PICC and TIVAP in malignant tumor chemotherapy / 基础医学与临床

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the advantages and disadvantages of two methods(the peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) and the totally implantable venous-access ports (TIVAP) in the chemotherapy of tumor patients. Methods The clinical data of 160 patients treated with PICC or TIVAP from March 2016 to December 2016 were retrospectively reviewed,and the complications of the two groups were compared and reviewed. Results The catheter occlusion rate,catheter infection rate and the incidence of phlebitis in the TIVAP group were lower than that in the PICC group (P<0.05). Conclusions The patents treated with TIVAP have fewer complications and prolonged indwelling time has no impact on the life quality of patients.