Repurposing the power injectable peripherally inserted central catheter as a tunnelled, non-cuffed, centrally inserted central venous catheter in oncological patients for short- to mid-term vascular access: A pilot study.

Despite limited numbers, this method appears to be safe and well accepted with low complication rates. This modified vascular access is low profile, easily concealed, readily removable and compatible with pressure injector and uses a commonly found catheter in a modified fashion. Larger prospective trials will be needed to ascertain if it can be a standard of care for oncological patients.