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9th World Congress on Vascular Access 2026
15 - 17 April, 2026 | Valencia, Spain
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<p>Piccline during neoadjuvant therapy - Frequency of thombosis and quality of life </p>
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PICC during preoperative chemotherapy - Frequency of thrombosis and impact on everyday life
Patients receiving preoperative chemotherapy for breast cancer have an increased risk of thrombosis due to the cancer itself, the treatment, and the use of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of PICC-related arm thrombosis, potential modifiable risk factors, and to explore patients’ experiences of having a PICC, including the extent to which they were physically acti