"Early detection and treatment are critical for preventing catheter allotopia in the totally implantable access ports" Gu et al (2021).
Early detection and treatment are critical for preventing catheter allotopia in the totally implantable access ports and whenever possible, the right internal jugular vein should be selected as the first puncture point.
Reference:Gu J, Wei G, Li L, Ji Y, Yu J, Hu C, Huo J. Catheter allotopia with totally implantable access port: A report of three cases and literature review. Clin Case Rep. 2020 Nov 6;9(1):128-132. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.3479. PMID: 33489147; PMCID: PMC7813067.
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