Why the study?
Totally implantable venous access devices provide significant comfort and advantages in cancer patients, but outcomes associated with their placement required evaluation.
Population
3,774 patients who underwent venous port catheter placement
Design
Single-center retrospective study
Authors
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May support TIVAD use in cancer patients; leaves open optimal site and guidance comparisons.
Venous port catheter placement is generally safe, though complication rates increase significantly with multiple punctures.
Kılıç et al. (2025) studied this question.
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