Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jan 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPeripherally inserted central catheter thrombosis--reverse tapered versus nontapered catheters: a randomized controlled study.
To compare the thrombosis rate, ease of insertion, bleeding rate, and complications of a nontapered peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) versus a reverse tapered PICC. ⋯ This study showed a high incidence of thrombosis of peripheral veins used for PICC insertion. The implication of this thrombosis is significant in light of the morbidity and potential mortality associated with this condition. A difference in thrombosis rate between devices could not be detected in this study.