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Systematic review reveals moderate complications for AST-placed LPCs, suggesting durability in specific conditions.
This systematic review found a moderate number of catheter-related complications for AST-placed LPCs. In patients with DIVA, AST-LPCs may provide a potentially more durable option compared with short peripheral catheters, although the evidence is limited by inconsistent reporting of therapy completion and catheter outcomes.
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