Lancet
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Review Meta Analysis
Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with peripherally inserted central catheters: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are associated with an increased risk of venous thromboembolism. However, the size of this risk relative to that associated with other central venous catheters (CVCs) is unknown. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the risk of venous thromboembolism associated with PICCs versus that associated with other CVCs. ⋯ None.