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Catheter-related complications
| Type of complication | Initial complications (2424 catheter-days) n (%) |
Total complications at 12 months follow up (6754 catheter-days) n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Leak | 12 (31%) | 16 (32%) |
| Blockage | 10 (26%) | 13 (26%) |
| Malposition | 8 (20%) | 9 (18%) |
| Infection-related | 7 (18%) | 8 (16%) |
| Othera | 2 (5%) | 4 (8%) |
aOther complications include chyloperitoneum (1), hydrothorax (2) and chemical peritonitis (1)
