Central venous catheter repair is not associated with an increased risk of central line infection or colonization in intestinal failure pediatric patients.

Purpose: The intestinal failure (IF) population is dependent upon central venous catheters (CVC) to maintain minimal energy requirements for growth. Central venous catheter infections (CVCI) are frequent and an independent predictor of intestinal failure associated liver disease. A common complication in children with long-term CVC is the risk of line breakage.