Real-world optimization of tunnel lengths in tunneled peripherally inserted central catheters for cancer patients: A multi-center retrospective cohort study
The results show that tunnel lengths > 4 cm reduce overall complications and prolong catheter retention, supporting the implementation of standardized protocols while advocating for personalized adjustments based on BMI, comorbidities, and cancer type.
Authors
- Hanbin Chen
- Meng Xiao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2103-7008)
- Wu Yinyin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9801-2453)
- Qian-Hong Deng
- Chang Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5000-2475)
- Bilong Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8230-526X)
- Yuying Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3848-9254)
- Wei Ding
- Fengqin Tao
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0338692
- Primary Topic
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00