Complications associated with indwelling venous Hickman catheters in patients with hematological disorders.
During a 28 month period, 77 Hickman catheters were inserted in 66 patients with hematological disorders. Complete follow-up was possible for 72 catheter insertions. Catheters remained in situ for a median period of 77 days (range 5-474 days). Fourteen (19%) catheters required removal because of complications which included sepsis, blockage, or displacement. Catheter-related infection was the major complication and Staphylococcus epidermidis and diphtheroids (Corynebacterium species) were the organisms most commonly isolated.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006402:Hematologic Diseases; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014680:Veins