Risk of venous thromboembolism associated with totally implantable venous access ports in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Meng JiangChang-Li LiChun-Qiu PanXin-Wu CuiChristoph F DietrichPublished in: Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH (2020)
Current evidence suggests that the cancer patients with TIVAP are less likely to develop VTE compared with external CVCs. This should be considered when choosing the indwelling intravenous device for chemotherapy. However, more attention should be paid when choosing upper-extremity veins as the insertion site.