It is safe, in terms of rate of thrombotic complications, to refrain from prophylactically flushing the Venous Access Port (VAP) in children with cancer (compared to flushing it every six weeks) when not in use.
ID
Bron
Aandoening
childhood cancer, pediatric oncology
Ondersteuning
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
Uitkomstmaten
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Thrombotic complications, defined as occlusion of the catheter, which requires VAP removal.
Achtergrond van het onderzoek
In this trial we will retrospectively assess if there is a difference in thrombotic complications regarding frequency of flushing the VAP (every 6 weeks versus never) when not in use, in children with cancer.
Doel van het onderzoek
It is safe, in terms of rate of thrombotic complications, to refrain from prophylactically flushing the Venous Access Port (VAP) in children with cancer (compared to flushing it every six weeks) when not in use.
Onderzoeksopzet
n/a
Onderzoeksproduct en/of interventie
When VAP is not in use; flushing it every 6 weeks vs flushing it never.
Publiek
Wetenschappelijk
Belangrijkste voorwaarden om deel te mogen nemen (Inclusiecriteria)
- Age <18 years
- Cancer diagnosis between 01-01-2005 and 01-07-2015
- Implanted VAP despite (temporarily) discontinued intravenous treatment
- Data available on VAP implementation/replacement/removal (operative reports)
Belangrijkste redenen om niet deel te kunnen nemen (Exclusiecriteria)
Patients in whom there was no consecutive period of ≥12 weeks when the VAP was not in use
Opzet
Deelname
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In overige registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL5272 |
| NTR-old | NTR5554 |
| Ander register | 201514802-1 : 201514802 |