Table 3.

Advantages and disadvantages of the main CVCs used in cancer patients

Type of CVC	Advantages	Disadvantages
PICC	Possibility of ultrasound-guided insertion to reduce complications Easy removal of the catheter after use or due to complications Implantable by bedside Nursing staff Low-gauge catheters available to minimize thrombosis rates Low incidence of catheter-related infections	High risk of thrombosis from displacement and/or incorrect positioning of the tip Higher risk of deep vein thrombosis than with CICC
Reservoir	Low incidence of infections and catheter obstruction Comfort and better perception of the image by the patient	Requires surgical procedure for insertion and removal High cost associated with the resources required for its implementation
Tunneled CICC	Possibility of ultrasound-guided insertion to reduce complications	Requires surgical procedure for insertion and removal Higher risk of infections than with PICC Higher risk of central vein thrombosis that with PICC