Central venous catheter-associated complications in pediatric patients diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma: implications for catheter choice

Ceder van den Bosch, Judith Spijkerman, Marc Wijnen, Idske Kremer Hovinga, Friederike Meyer - Wentrup, Alida F W van der Steeg, Marianne van de Wetering, Marta Fiocco, Indra Morsing, Auke Beishuizen

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Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the most optimal central venous catheter (CVC) for pediatric patients with Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) in terms of complications.

METHODS: A retrospective study including patients diagnosed with HL from 2015 to 2021 at the Princess Máxima Center was performed. Patients were followed from CVC insertion until removal or 06-2021, whichever came first. The primary outcome was the CVC-related complication incidence rate (IR) per 1000 CVC-days. Furthermore, the incidence rate ratio (IRR) was calculated by comparing complication IRs between peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) and totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP). Additionally, risk factors for central venous thrombosis (CVT) were identified.

RESULTS: A total of 98 patients were included. The most frequently observed complications were local irritation/infections (18%; IR 0.93), malfunctions (15%; IR 0.88), and CVC-related CVTs (10%; IR 0.52). Single lumen PICCs were associated with a higher risk of complications (49% vs. 26%; IRR 5.12, CI95% 2.76-9.50), severe complications (19% vs. 7%; IRR 11.96, CI95% 2.68-53.42), and early removal (18% vs. 7%; IRR 9.96, CI95% 2.18-45.47). A single lumen PICC was identified as a risk factor for CVC-related CVT when compared to TIVAPs (12% vs. 7%, IRR 6.98, CI95% 1.45-33.57).

CONCLUSION: The insertion of a TIVAP rather than a PICC should be recommended for pediatric patients with HL, especially in the presence of CVT-related risk factors. Future trials should evaluate the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants for the primary prevention of CVT in pediatric patients with a PICC and other CVT-related risk factors.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8069-8079
Number of pages11
JournalSupportive Care in Cancer
Volume30
Issue number10
Early online date1 Jul 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2022

Keywords

  • Central venous catheter
  • Complications
  • Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Pediatric
  • Thrombosis

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