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Comparison of patient outcomes
| Parameter | Patients with Guidewire Catheter Exchange | Patients with Catheter Removal and Delayed Replacement | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of patients | 27 | 13 | |
| Serious complications (n [%]) | 0 (0) | 1 (8) endophthalmitis | 0.15 |
| Recurrent candidemia within 90 d (n [%]) | 4 (15) | 2 (15) | 0.96 |
| Alive at 6 mo (n [%]) | 19 (70) | 11 (85) | 0.33 |
