Experience of 500 implantable port placements
“The cephalic vein cutdown approach for CICVAD placement appears to be a safe and better alternative to the percutaneous subclavian vein approach in cancer patients. Cephalic vein cut down approach is LESS with More benefits” Kumar et al (2024).
Surgical technique for the placement of a totally implantable venous access port – Full Text
“Although scarce and focused on adult populations, the preceding literature concerning using the cephalic vein for TIVAP placement shows promising results. In this manuscript, I present my experience using this technique in pediatric populations, detailing the necessary preoperative preparation to perform the procedure safely, the technical aspects of its implantation, and the most relevant postoperative considerations” Arredondo Montero (2024).
Intraoperative implantable port catheter malposition – Full Text
“This study presents an in-depth exploration of various adjustment methods for intraoperative catheter malposition by guidewires in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP)” Zhang and Wu (2024).
Managing distress during implanted port needle insertion
“This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of IVR intervention utilizing advanced head-mounted displays, in alleviating physical and psychological distress among Children and Adolescents diagnosed with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment via Implantable Venous Access Device/Port (IVAD/P) (P) needle insertion” Tsitsi et al (2024).
Development of bacteriostatic central venous port – Full Text
“A novel central venous port (CVP) with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emits red light with a wavelength of 680 nm via wireless energy transmission technology has been established” Takara et al (2024).
Double port-a-cath implantation tips and tricks – Full Text
“This study was designed to evaluate the clinical benefit of double-lumen port catheters in patients receiving chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition concurrently or in those with vascular access failure” de Oliveira Leite (2024).
Implantable port placement via persistent left superior vena cava – Full Text
“A chest wall venous infusion port was inserted via the left internal jugular vein. Due to the PLSVC, the catheter was adjusted to ensure proper placement” Wang et al (2024).
Complications linked to implantable port removal – Full Text
“Complications during removal were uncommon but included bleeding, difficulty in removing the port and catheter, and delayed wound healing” Su et al (2024).
Impact of virtual reality pain and anxiety during implantable port placement – Full Text
“This monocentric randomized controlled pilot trial investigates the impact of virtual reality (VR) hypnosedation on perioperative anxiety, pain, patient satisfaction, and medication usage during port implantation under local anesthesia” Steinkraus et al (2024).
Novel implantable port insertion technique – Full Text
“The implantation of this CV-port device demonstrated comparable success and complication rates to conventional devices, with the added potential benefit of eliminating complications associated with the use of a peel-away sheath” Iguchi et al (2024).
Implantable port catheter tip migration case study – Full Text
“The use of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) has been a popular access option in chemotherapy for cancer patients, but complications, both long-term and short-term, may arise in the fixation process. This paper discusses the importance of detection and management of complications that arise as a result of TIVAP insertion” Manik Yuniawaty Wetan et al (2024).
Removal of stuck implantable port catheter in a paediatric patient – Full Text
“A chemoport is widely used in paediatric oncology population. Removal is a relatively easy procedure, but difficulty can be encountered in case the catheter is densely adherent to the vascular wall. It is a rare complication and is associated with long indwelling duration and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Forceful traction can lead to vascular injury and high morbidity” Sen and Cheng (2024).
Bloodstream infections related to totally implantable ports – Full Text
“This study aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based risk prediction model for catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) following implantation of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) in patients” Wang et al (2024).
Factors associated with implantable port failure – Full Text
“The assessment and management of totally implanted vascular access devices (TIVAD) prior to the administration of medications/fluids are vital to ensuring the risk of harm is mitigated” Meredith et al (2024).
Implantable ports for patients needing intermittent long-term apheresis
“The introduction of a novel device configuration of venous access ports for intermittent apheresis resulted in higher flow rates and less total time for treatment. Use of tPA was greatly reduced” Howlett et al (2024).
Learning curve of ultrasound-guided implantable port placement in children – Full Text
“Ultrasound-guided percutaneous CVP placement was a safe surgery that allowed a beginner pediatric surgeon to overcome the learning curve after only 15 cases and involved a relatively small number of complications compared with other pediatric surgeries” Jeon et al (2024).
Impact of BMI on implantable port access
“The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and the success rate of transaxillary intravenous port implantation in breast cancer patients” Shao et al (2024).
Arterial port implantation for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy
“Total complication rate of hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy port use is high, but serious complications are rare” Meyblum et al (2024).
Implantable port catheter fragment lodged in pulmonary artery – Full Text
“Although essential for frequent chemotherapy and other treatments, ports can lead to complications such as infection and thrombosis. This article discusses a rare but serious complication: the displacement of a catheter fragment” Kordykiewicz et al (2024).
Implantable port flip rate in children – Full Text
“The CVP inversion rate was 4.6% (n = 7/153), equivalent to 0.08 × 1,000 catheter-days. The inversion rate was significantly higher in the younger group (under two years old, 11.2%) than in the older group (≥two years old, 1.0%) according to the univariate analysis (p = 0.00576)” Koretsune et al (2024).
Implantable port fracture case study
“This case underscores the importance of early identification and interdisciplinary collaboration in managing port catheter fractures and migrations, even in the absence of typical symptoms” Chandna et al (2024).
PICC-port outcome review compared with PICC – Full Text
“In women with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy, PICC-ports were overall better accepted than PICCs in terms of QoL, especially in those who were younger. Device-related complications were similar” Pinelli et al (2024).
Virtual reality to reduce discomfort during implantable port access – Full Text
“The use of VR helped reduce pain and/or discomfort in pediatric oncology patients, mainly in the older age group as they can better interact with VR. Healthcare providers were satisfied with the help of VR for TIVAD management” Caballero et al (2024).
Implantable port placement complications in pediatric hemophilia patients – Full Text
“This retrospective study at Beijing Children’s Hospital (2020-2023) analyzed surgical procedures and complications in 24 pediatric hemophilia patients undergoing Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) insertion, primarily in the right jugular vein (RJV)” Cheng et al (2024).
Oncology patients experience of implantable ports – Full Text
“The purpose of this study was to explore the psychological state and needs of tumor patients after implantation of an intravenous infusion port and provide valuable references for psychological interventions” Zhu et al (2024).
Implantable port-related long‑term complications – Full Text
“Therefore, in the present study, a predictive model for long-term complications following TIVAP implantation in patients with lung cancer was developed” Jia et al (2024).
Chemotherapy with implantable arterial access port – Full Text
“Following symptomatic treatment, the patient underwent a therapeutic regimen that combined transarterial infusion port FOLFOX-HAIC with Lenvatinib and Sintilimab” Jiang et al (2024).
Implantable port and PICC-related complications – Full Text
“Implantable venous access ports are safer than peripherally inserted central catheters for Chinese patients with hematological malignancies” Lu et al (2024).
PICC-port tunneling procedure
“Our data suggest pseudo-tunnelling is a safe and effective technique for PICC-Ports insertion avoiding central venous catheterization, even in patient with small vein at the arms” Benvenuti et al (2024).
Strategy for the removal of stuck implantable port
“The proposed stepwise interventional strategy successfully removed adherent port catheters, with good safety and high effectiveness. It appeared to reduce the incidence of catheter fracture during the removal of adherent totally implantable central venous access port catheters” Ding et al (2024).