Impact of insertion site on complications in central venous access devices

This retrospective study of 1,309 patients compared complication rates between subclavian and internal jugular vein insertion sites for long-term central venous access devices. Overall 30-day complication rate was 5.2%, with no significant difference between subclavian (4.5%) and internal jugular (7.0%) approaches, suggesting both routes are equally safe for port and tunneled catheter placement.