Table 3 Prevalence of CVAD-related complicationsa
CVAD-related complication | Patients with a CVAD N = 18 |
|---|---|
Any complication, n (%) | 10 (55.6) |
Specific complications, n (%)a | |
Mechanical complication | 7 (38.9) |
Removal of pericatheter and insertion of replacement catheter | 7 (38.9) |
Other and unspecified infection due to central venous catheter | 2 (11.1) |
Local infection due to central venous catheter | 1 (5.6) |