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).

Is post implantable port insertion chest xray required – Full Text

“In conclusion, when imaging guidance is used for IVAPC insertion by an experienced surgeon in a high-volume center, performing post-procedure routine chest radiography shows little benefit” Ghoddusi Johari et al (2022).

Migration of implantable port tip – Full Text

“Complications during and after the implantation are not rare, but spontaneous migration of the catheter tip into the internal jugular vein is an uncommon complication” Diamantidis et al (2022).

Chain nursing process and implantable port care – Full Text

“Chain nursing process can help to enhance the maintenance quality of implantable venous infusion port, reduce the incidence of adverse events, relieve the tension and anxiety, and improve the satisfaction of patients with nursing” Hu et al (2022).

Patient position for PICC-Port insertion – Full Text

“Implantation of PICC-PORT in the sitting position is technically feasible and useful” Narita et al (2022).

PICC or port in oncology chemotherapy – Full Text

“PORTs were more cost-effective than PICCs for a 6 and 12-month dwell time. The total cost for a PORT was also less than that of a PICC” Shao et al (2022).

Implantable port complications at a cancer centre in Nigeria – Full Text

“Our study shows that TIVAPs can be used successfully in our environment and presents a case for more widespread use to improve both the patient experience and the ability of healthcare providers to deliver optimal treatment” Salawu et. al (2022).

Vocal fold paralysis identified as an implantable port complication

“The objective of this article is to present and discuss this rare case of UVFP secondary to a port complication and to review the main mechanisms of iatrogenic vocal fold paralysis related to these devices” Órfão et al (2022).

Implantable ports in dogs

“The axillary or femoral/external iliac veins offer alternative sites for placement of SVAP in dogs undergoing limb amputation” Galliano et al (2022).

Arm port tip variation review – Retracted

Article retracted.

Impact of implantable port chest scars

“A port scar on the anterior chest wall was not a major concern for the majority of this cohort. A minority of participants were highly impacted by the scar and its location” Connolly et al (2022).

Implantable ports in chemotherapy for children – Full Text

“The overall incidence of complications in the use of TIVAP in children with chemotherapy is high, and infection is the most common complication, among which catheter-related blood stream infection is the most common cause of unplanned pullout” Zhang et al (2022).

Hemothorax post implantable port insertion – Full Text

“We discuss possible causes of hemothorax in this patient and describe possible factors such as abnormal anatomy of vessels and body habitus contributing to this complication” Chacko et al (2022).

Intracavitary ECG implantable port placement – Full Text

“This indicated that the intracavitary ECG-guided tip positioning technique may improve the accuracy of tip catheter placement and shorten the operation time, thus reducing ionizing radiation caused by repeated positioning” Shi et al (2022).

PLSVA associated with implantable port placement – Full Text

“Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare vascular malformation, with several cases reported in the English literature” El-Helou et al (2022).

Smart implantable ports – Full Text

“In this paper, we propose a novel batteryless and wireless device suitable for the interrogation of such markers in an embodiment model of an TIAP, with miniature biochemical sensing needles” Gil et al (2022).