Silver-Mixed Port Reduces Venous Access Port Related Infection Rate Compared to Non-Silver-mixed Port: A Single-center Retrospective Analysis

Purpose Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are increasingly used as safe and convenient central venous access devices. However, several TIVAP-related complications occur, with port/catheter infection being most common. Silver-mixed ports have recently been introduced in anticipation of reducing TIVAP infection. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of this device in reducing port infection by examining groups with and without silver-mixed devices. Materials and Methods From April 2017 to July 2022, silver-mixed ports (S group) and non-silver-mixed port group (NS group) were reviewed at our institution. The incidence of TIVAP-related infections, patient characteristics, and bacteriological data were evaluated. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to evaluate risk factors for TIVAP-related infection. Results A total of 607 patients (S group, n = 203; NS group, n = 404) were enrolled. The rates of TIVAP-related infection were 3.0% (n = 6) and 7.7% (n = 31) in the S and NS groups, respectively. The incidence of total infection per 1000 catheter-days were 0.114 and 0.214 the S and NS groups, respectively. In the entire group, the rates of infection were 6.1% (n = 37) and the incidence of total infection per 1000 catheter-days was 0.187. Univariate and multivariate analyses revealed a significantly lower TIVAP-related infection rate in S group than NS group (p = 0.0216, odds ratio = 2.88 confidence interval: 1.17–7.08). No gram-negative rods were detected in the S group as port infection. Conclusion Silver-mixed port may be feasible in preventing port infection. Level of evidence. Level 3, Local non-random sample..

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:46

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CardioVascular and interventional radiology - 46(2023), 12 vom: 30. Okt., Seite 1696-1702

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Suzuki, Takayuki [VerfasserIn]
Michimoto, Kenkichi [VerfasserIn]
Hasumi, Jun [VerfasserIn]
Kisaki, Shunsuke [VerfasserIn]
Hasegawa, Yasuaki [VerfasserIn]
Fujimori, Ayako [VerfasserIn]
Yoshimatsu, Lynn [VerfasserIn]
Ashida, Hirokazu [VerfasserIn]
Ojiri, Hiroya [VerfasserIn]

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Antibacterial effect
Gram-negative rod
Port infection
Silver-mixed

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doi:

10.1007/s00270-023-03583-y

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SPR053965469