Technique for removing a fibrin sheath from implantable port
We describe a novel technique for removing a fibrin sheath by exteriorizing the catheter through the neck entry site, stripping the fibrin sheath from the catheter manually under sterile conditions and replacing the catheter via a peel-away sheath introduced through the same skin incision as an alternative to complete port replacement or attempted catheter stripping” […]
Implantable port misplacement as a cause of catheter malfunction
However, port CVC misplacement may lead to catheter malfunction (such as partial or total catheter blockade), which might be complicated by thrombosis and catheter superinfections, and these in turn may lead to pulmonary embolism and bloodstream infections” Mauri et al (2018). Abstract: The use of port central venous catheters (CVCs) for chemotherapeutical use has seen […]
Safety of totally implanted port insertion performed by surgical residents
The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes after totally implantable venous access ports implantations done by resident and attending surgeons” Schreckenbach et al (2018). Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) is one of the first procedures surgical residents learn. Complications after implantation procedures have a major impact […]
Recommended implantable port flush volume identified
This study investigates the best irrigation volume for an intravenous port by simulating the clinical scenario ex-vivo to access its usefulness” Wu et al (2018). Abstract: BACKGROUND: An intravenous port, which differs from a central venous catheter, has an injection chamber at the end of the catheter. This structural difference causes the irrigation flow pattern […]
Ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports insertion technique
“This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of implantation of ultrasound (US)-guided TIVAPs via the right innominate vein (INV) for adult patients with cancer” Sun et al (2018).