Table 1 Baseline Characteristics of Analysed Patients
All Patients n (%) | Central Vein Puncture as a second line rescue strategy n (%) | Use of guidewire with a hydrophilic coating as a second line rescue strategy n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
n | 277 | 69 | 208 |
Mean Age | 58.7 years (SD ±15.1) | 58.6 years (SD ±16.4) | 58.7 years (SD ±15.1) |
Female Patients | 149 (53.7%) | 38 (55.1%) | 111 (53.4%) |
Indication for TIAP Implantation | |||
Gastrointestinal Malignancy | 84 (30.3%) | 19 (27.5%) | 65 (31.2%) |
Gynecological Malignancy | 74 (26.7%) | 20 (29.0%) | 54 (26.0%) |
Hematological Malignancy | 59 (21.3%) | 15 (21.7%) | 44 (21.2%) |
Other Malignancies/Reasons | 60 (21.7%) | 15 (21.7%) | 45 (21.6%) |
Patients with first TIAP implantation | 245 (88.4%) | 58 (84.1%) | 187 (89.9%) |
TIAP implantation on the patients’ left side | 220 (79.4%) | 58 (84.1%) | 163 (78.4%) |
Central Vein Puncture | 100 (36.1%) | 69 (100%) | 31 (14.9%) |