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A case review of a patient experience of photopheresis using a peripherally inserted central catheter

Cherie Rushton1, Andrew Jackson2, Kathryn Goddard1

  • 1Photopheresis, Rotherham Foundation Trust, Rotherham, United Kingdom.

Journal of Clinical Apheresis
|November 11, 2018
PubMed

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Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) provide a viable vascular access solution for patients undergoing extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP), particularly those with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). This case report highlights successful ECP treatment facilitated by PICC line insertion.

Area of Science:

  • Immunomodulatory therapy
  • Hematology
  • Vascular access

Background:

  • Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is an immunomodulatory therapy requiring reliable vascular access.
  • Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) often complicates venous access in patients undergoing ECP due to prior treatments and skin changes.

Observation:

  • Patients with GVHD frequently present challenges for ECP teams due to compromised venous access.
  • Peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs) represent a potential alternative for vascular access in this patient population.

Findings:

  • This case report details the successful application of ECP in a patient who received a PICC line for vascular access.
  • The PICC line facilitated uninterrupted ECP treatment, overcoming previous access difficulties.

Implications:

  • PICC lines can effectively enable ECP in patients with challenging venous access, such as those with GVHD.
  • Implementing PICC lines may improve treatment continuity and outcomes for ECP patients with complex medical histories.

Keywords:
extracorporeal photopheresisgraft versus host diseaseperipherally inserted central venous catheters

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