World Journal of Oncology, ISSN 1920-4531 print, 1920-454X online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 2, Number 5, October 2011, pages 238-244

Ultrasound-guided Central Venous Catheterization for Home Parenteral Nutrition and Hydratation in Advanced Incurable Cancer Patients: Results of A Prospective Observational Study

Tables

Table 1. Patients Characteristics
 
Number of patientsPercentage of patients (%)
Total207100
Median age67-68 years (range 22-86)
Gender
  Male10651.21
  Female10148.79
Type of cancer
  Solid tumor20096.6
  Hematologic malignances73.4

 

Table 2. Types of Cancer
 
Number of proceduresPercentage of cancer (%)
Total209100
  Solid tumor20095.7
  Gastrointestinal13062.2
  Lung104.8
  Breast209.6
  Ginecological cancer4019.1
  Hematologic malignances94.3
  Lymphomas73.3

 

Table 3. Results of Ultrasound Guided Catheter Insertion, Primary End Points and Mechanical Complications
 
NumberPercentage (%)
Total procedures209100
  Access with one attempt20698.6
  Access with two attempt20.96
  Pneumothorax00
  Major Bleeding00
  Arterial puncture00
  Failure10.44
  Local Hematoma00
  Nerve puncture00