Table 2 Demographic and medical characteristics of included patients and between-group comparison according to catheter type
Characteristic | Total (n= 186) | Ar SCVC (n= 84) | Al SCVC (n= 102) |
|---|---|---|---|
DVT on SCVC in place | 62 (33%) | 29 (35%) | 33 (32%) |
DVT after SCVC removal | 7 (4%) | 3 (4%) | 4 (4%) |
Total SCVC-related DVT | 69 (37%) | 32 (38%) | 37 (36%) |
Diagnosed at first examination | 44 (64%) | 18 (56%) | 26 (70%) |
Extent | |||
1 vein | 37 (20%) | 15 (18%) | 22 (22%) |
2 veins | 17 (9%) | 8 (9%) | 9 (9%) |
>2 veins | 15 (8%) | 9 (11%) | 6 (6%) |
Occlusive character | 25 (13%) | 15 (18%) | 11 (11%) |