Percutaneous Chemotherapy Port-A-Cath Shortening Technique

Central venous chest ports are typically implanted as long-term points of vascular access for cancer patients for the administration of chemotherapy.[1] Correct positioning of the tip is important to ensure appropriate function and to avoid complications such as venous perforation, thrombosis, arrhythmias, retrograde injection, and overall dysfunction of the port. Malposition of the catheter tip may occur due to improper initial placement or changes such as weight loss, as seen with the progression of many types of cancer. This report provides additional support for the percutaneous shortening of port-a-cath and expands on technique and outcomes.[2] [3]