Tunnelled external versus implanted port central venous catheters in paediatric oncology: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion This study shows that PORTs associate with a reduced risk of infectious and mechanical complications, and a lower overall risk of removal, compared with tunnelled external CVCs in children with cancer. Further work is required to confirm these findings in a prospective randomised trial and to compare cost implications and acceptability to patients and caregivers.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Editor's choice Original research Source Type: research