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| Study | Reason for exclusion |
|---|---|
| D'Angelo 1997 | A retrospective study of 158 TIVAP implantations; 12 cases required a different insertion site |
| Munro 1999 | RCT comparing venous cutdown (cephalic vein or external jugular vein) versus percutaneous subclavian puncture for insertion of Hickman catheters |
| NCT01584193 | This study was withdrawn prior to enrolment |
RCT: randomised controlled trial TIVAP: totally implantable venous access ports
