Totally implantable venous access ports by cephalic vein cut-down for patients receiving chemotherapy
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Abstract
Background: The use of an implantable room has become indispensable in the clinical practice for the cancer patients. The increasing use of these devices was associated with a greater incidence of complications.
Aim: To verify the feasibility of the cephalic vein cut-down technique for placement of venous access devices.
Methods: A prospective study of 58 port placements was performed at our department of general surgery. The surveillance of devices was collectively insured by the operator and by the oncologists.
Results: The indication for implantation was the infusion of intravenous chemotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer in 55.1% cases and breast cancer in 27.5%. The specific complication rate was 7%. The cephalic vein cut-down approach was used successful in 45 (77.5%) patients. When the cephalic vein could not be used, a percutaneous technique was employed using the subclavian vein in 22.4% of the patients.
Conclusion: Cephalic vein cut-down technique should be considered a safe and feasible approach for placement of venous access devices.
Keywords:
Implantable venous access devices; Cephalic vein cut-down; chemotherapy##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##
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