Implantable port-associated thrombosis in pediatric oncology patients – Full Text
“The application of totally implantable access ports (TIAPs) reduces treatment-related discomfort; however, the existence of catheter may cause side effects, with the most common one being the occurrence of TIAPs-associated thrombosis” Lan et al (2023).
Implantable port removal complications
“Complications after removal of totally implanted vascular access devices. (TIVADs) have not been studied widely. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors of these complications” Gennequin et al (2023).
Implantable port access education for pediatric nurses
“Effective port access education for nurses requires a comprehensive curriculum integrating procedural aspects and situational techniques to address the components of a true port access experience involving pediatric patients and families” Downey et al (2023).
Investigating central venous ports without blood return – Full Text
“In routine practice, central venous ports without blood return (CVPWBRs) are common. However, very few studies have reported on the viable period of CVPWBR use. We therefore investigated this period by retrospectively analyzing the venographic images of CVPWBRs” Yagi et al
Implantable port catheter migration in 1-year-old child – Full Text
“Fluoroscopy showed that the tip of the catheter was located in the right thoracic cavity, and there was a large amount of effusion in the right thoracic cavity. The pleural effusion was removed, the TIVAD was replaced again, and the child was discharged 2 days later” Lu et al (2023).
Correction of displaced intravenous infusion port catheter – Full Text
“Severe displacement of IVAP catheter was found by chest X-ray examination. The IVAP cannot be used normally. Therefore, we conducted an emergency procedure to reset the catheter through double pigtail catheters, the operation was successful and the infusion port was restored” Liu and Du (2023).
Retrieval of detached implantable port – Full Text
“The authors present a case of a successful percutaneous retrieval of a detached port-a-catheter device that had migrated to the right cardiac chambers in a patient with inoperable pancreatic cancer and hepatic metastases” Papatheodorou et al (2023).
Portacath insertion technique to reduce complication rates
“The port first technique for IVJ port device placement was associated with higher accuracy and lower thrombosis rates and this was statistically significant” Tang et al (2023).
Malposition of totally implantable venous access port – Full Text
“The catheter malposition rate of ultrasound-guided TIVAP implantation via IJV is low, and the malposed catheter can be successfully adjusted to the proper position by simple manipulative repositioning or DSA-assisted percutaneous positioning, however, the catheter malposition incidence of TIVAP implanted via left IJV is higher than that via the right side” Liu et al (2023).
Vascular access port implantation technique and outcomes – Full Text
“Our results robustly confirm that the jugular vein route is safer than the subclavian vein approach for central venous port implantation” Erdemir and Rasa (2023).
Power injectable arm ports
“Port insertion in the upper extremity is associated with high rates of technical success and few complications” Wright et al (2022).
Implantable port needle removal
“This study determined that cold therapy before port needle removal reduces pain and anxiety” Bahar et al (2023).
Difficult implantable port removal
“After we succeeded in detaching the adhesion with the guiding catheter, we were able to withdraw the implanted catheter” Togami et al (2022).
How to complete difficult implantable port insertions – Full Text
“The push-pull monorail technique is helpful in overcoming the difficult anatomical course through the left internal jugular vein during implantable port insertion” Kim et al (2022).
PICC-port insertion technique
“Our study revealed that PICC-port implantation could be considered as safe as PICC insertion conducted by nurse” Shen et al (2022).
Sites for implantable port catheters – Full Text
“This investigation evaluates the short- and long-term outcomes of IPCs inserted via alternate cervical veins (ACV) compared to traditionally inserted IPCs via the internal jugular vein (IJV)” Liou et al (2022).
Implantable port surgical complications
“Totally implantable venous access port can provide safe and effective infusion channels for children with malignant tumors” Li et al (2022).
Implantable port care bundle
“Implementation of a “care bundle” has significantly improved the quality of handling of port-a-cath and reduction in infections” Tom et al (2022).
Implantable port catheter fracture – Full Text
“We present a case of a spontaneously ruptured chemotherapy catheter diagnosed using a novel approach via oblique projections on chest X-rays and successfully removed using an endovascular approach” Ortiz et al (2022).
Impact of implantable port placement on body image – Full Text
“This case presentation aims to raise awareness towards women’s body image preservation, particularly in the choice of TIVAP placement: in most cases neckline and upper chest should be avoided for a better patient related outcome” Pizzuti et al (2022).
Totally implantable port complications – Full Text
“Patients with a higher BMI were at high risk of developing implantable IV port-associated infections, which may be an independent risk factor for implantable IV port-associated infections” Xu et al (2022).
Implantable port placement via PLSVC – Full Text
“Correct assessment of PLSVC status and ultrasound-guided PORT placement generally does not affect breast cancer patients chemotherapy” Zhou et al (2022).
Nursing management of totally implantable port
“This consensus briefly describes the fundamental knowledge and operating procedures of TIVAD while focusing on the evaluation and management of perioperative nursing, the observation and treatment of complications, the operation methods, and precautions for maintenance of venous access, as well as health education” Xu et al (2022).
Implantable port complication rates in pediatrics
“This study was designed to determine complication rates among the pediatric population who underwent port-a-cath implantation for chemotherapy” Jahangiri et al (2022).
Implantable port associated right atrial thrombosis – Full Text
“Cardiac metastasis secondary to bone sarcoma and catheter-related right atrial thrombosis (CRAT) can be both present as cardiac masses” Zhou et al (2022).
Preventing implantable port complications – Full Text
“Standardized operative and perioperative TIVAP implantation procedures provide excellent results and low explantation rate” Thiel et al (2022).
Implantable port catheter fracture
“Although the internal jugular vein approach was selected to prevent fractures caused by pinch-off syndrome, catheter fracture occurred in 8 patients(1.9%)” Hasegawa et al (2022).
Implantable port complications in oncology patients – Full Text
“Placement of ports via the internal jugular vein under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance is a safe procedure, with low rates of early and late complications” Kartsouni et al (2022).
Sedation during implantable port placement – Full Text
“Compared to general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation, procedural sedation using propofol and S(+)-ketamine improves the postoperative emergence agitation right after the recovery of consciousness, and has advantage in shortening anesthetic recovery time for pediatric patients undergoing TIVAP implantation” Zhang et al (2022).
Implantable port tip position – Full Text
“Confirmation of proper TIVAD catheter positioning by TEE through an internal jugular approach in children was accurate and safe” Chen et al (2022).