Key result
Radiology-guided placement of implantable infusion ports in adults was successful in 99% of attempts, with a major complication rate of 13.6% (0.86% per 1,000 access days).
Why the study?
Is radiology-guided placement of implantable subcutaneous infusion ports safe and effective for long-term venous access in adults?
Population
Adults requiring long-term venous access (n=103 attempted port placements)
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
cumulative 15,880 days (43.5 patient-years)
Authors
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Supports radiology-guided ports in adults; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective trials before practice change.
Observational (n=103)
Is radiology-guided placement of implantable subcutaneous infusion ports safe and effective for long-term venous access in adults?
Radiology-guided placement of subcutaneous infusion ports is highly successful and has a complication rate comparable to traditional surgical placement.
Morris et al. (1992) conducted an observational in Long-term venous access (n=103). Radiology-guided placement of implantable subcutaneous infusion ports was evaluated on Successful placement. Radiology-guided placement of implantable infusion ports in adults was successful in 99% of attempts, with a major complication rate of 13.6% (0.86% per 1,000 access days).
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