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KMID : 0374019930160040341
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Ewha Medical Journal
1993 Volume.16 No. 4 p.341 ~ p.344
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Use and Complications of A. Port Implantation In Cancer Patients
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Abstract
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Reliable venous access is increasing serious problem in cancer chemotherapy patients.
Thiry six implantable second generation catheter catheter system (A, Port) were placed subcutaneously in 35 patients with cancer.
A. Port were in place for an average of 158 days (range 10-731+ days) Compiications included infections in 3 case, thrombosis in 1 cases, skin laceration in 1 case and pneumothorax in 1 case, Five ports were removed due to complication. One
pneumothorax
was managed conservatively;
It is concluded that A. Port implantation constitute a safe and convenient access with a low rate of complication for long term intravenous chemotherapy in cancer patients.
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