Table 2 Risk factors associated with TIVAD-related thrombotic occlusion (multivariate logistic. regression analysis).

From: Exploring risk factors for totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs)-related thrombotic occlusion in the off-treatment period

Variables

OR (95% CI)

P value

Insertion site

 

0.004

Left internal jugular vein

1

 

Right internal jugular vein

0.528 (0.343–0.813)

 

Catheter size

 

 < 0.001

6F

1

 

6.6F

3.849 (0.913–16.225)

 

8F

17.017 (4.075–71.060)

 

Indwelling time

 

 < 0.001

 ≤ 1 year

1

 

1–2 years

0.593 (0.333–1.056)

 

 > 2 years

0.184 (0.091–0.371)

 
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