Tables 3.
Early and late complications∗
| Early complications | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Pneumothorax | 21 (1.2%) |
| Bleeding | 19 (1.1%) |
| Early pocket infections | 17 (1.0%) |
| Arterial mispuncture | 14 (0.8%) |
| Delayed wound healing | 11 (0.6%) |
| Vascular sheath detachment | 7 (0.4%) |
| Nerve injury | 5 (0.3%) |
| Total | 94/1716 (5.5%) |
| Late complications | n (%) |
| Infections | 67 (3.9%) |
| Catheter-associated infections | 32 (1.9%) |
| Isolated pocket infections | 25 (1.4%) |
| Skin infections at the puncture site | 10 (0.6%) |
| Catheter-related thrombosis | 55 (3.2%) |
| Catheter dislocation | 52 (3.0%) |
| Tip displacement | 21 (1.2%) |
| Fracture | 31 (1.9%) |
| Catheter blockage | 32 (1.9%) |
| Extravasation | 11 (0.6%) |
| Flipped port | 7 (0.4%) |
| Total | 224/1716 (13.0%) |
∗: Complications occurring within 2 weeks after implantation were registered as early complications, while those beyond 2 weeks were as late complications.