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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are widely used but can lead to upper extremity (UE) venous thrombotic complications, including superficial venous thrombosis (SVT) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
  • Understanding the incidence and risk factors for these complications is crucial for patient safety and optimizing device utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate current trends in PICC insertion within the upper extremities.
  • To identify specific PICC characteristics and patient factors associated with the development of UE venous thrombosis.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of all UE venous duplex scans over a 12-month period was conducted.
  • Patients with isolated SVT or DVT and recent PICC placement were identified, alongside all UE PICC procedures.
  • PICC-associated DVTs and SVTs were analyzed by insertion site, and risk factors for DVT were compared between patients with and without PICC-associated DVT using univariable and multivariable analyses.

Main Results:

  • PICC placement was associated with 20% of isolated UE SVTs and 35% of UE DVTs.
  • Symptomatic UE SVT rates varied by insertion site (basilic: 1.9%, cephalic: 7.2%, brachial: 0%).
  • Symptomatic UE DVT rates were 3.1% for basilic, 2.2% for brachial, and 0% for cephalic veins. Larger PICC diameter and concurrent malignancy were independently associated with increased UE DVT risk.

Conclusions:

  • While the incidence of symptomatic PICC-associated UE DVT is low, these devices contribute significantly to the overall burden of UE DVTs.
  • Factors such as larger catheter diameter and patient malignancy elevate the risk of DVT.
  • Further investigation is warranted to determine the optimal vein for PICC insertion to minimize thrombotic complications.