Comparison of PICC versus PICC-port in terms of complications and cost-effectiveness in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients: A randomized controlled trial
For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma requiring long-term treatment (duration >3 months), PICC-ports may be the preferred option compared to PICCs, particularly for those unable to undergo regular catheter maintenance or prioritizing quality of life.
Authors
- Caiqiong Xiao
- Yuying Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3403-2580)
- Jia Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0543-664X)
- Maofang Xiao
- Wen Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8961-437X)
- Huiying Qin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1680-7637)
Institutions
- Sun Yat-sen University (CN)
- Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298251381132
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00