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. 1998 Dec;133(6):770-6.
doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(98)70149-0.

Central venous catheter related thrombosis in children: analysis of the Canadian Registry of Venous Thromboembolic Complications

M P Massicotte  1 , D Dix, P Monagle, M Adams, M Andrew
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Central venous catheter related thrombosis in children: analysis of the Canadian Registry of Venous Thromboembolic Complications

M P Massicotte et al. J Pediatr. 1998 Dec.

Abstract

Background: Central venous lines (CVLs) are frequently associated with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in children; however, little is known about the epidemiologic characteristics or outcome of CVL-related DVT.

Methods: The Canadian Childhood Thrombophilia Registry monitored 244 consecutive patients with objectively diagnosed CVL-related DVT for a median duration of 24 months (range 3 months to 7 years).

Results: The incidence of CVL-related DVT was 3.5 per 10,000 hospital admissions. CVL-related DVTs were more frequent in the upper venous system. Ultrasonography or echocardiography were the most commonly used diagnostic tests (n = 183 patients). Venograms were performed on 82 (34%) patients. A variety of therapies were used. Thirty-nine children had pulmonary emboli, but most were not investigated for pulmonary emboli. Nine (3.7%) children died as a consequence of their thromboembolic disease. Recurrent DVT occurred in 16 (6.5%) children, and postphlebitic syndrome occurred in 23 (9.5%) children.

Conclusion: Currently no uniform guidelines exist for the prevention and management of CVL-related DVT in children. The frequency and clinical consequences of CVL-related DVTs justify controlled trials of primary prophylaxis in children requiring central venous access.

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