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Implantable ports: Causes of dysfunction you should know about

Implantable ports: Causes of dysfunction you should know about

by Frederic Gomas | Mar 8, 2023 | Ports and Huber Needles

Dysfunction with implantable ports is characterized by an absence of blood reflux. It can be associated to a decrease or loss of perfusion flow. Its incidence is of 0.6 to 2.5 per 1000 days/catheter. Causes are multiple. Etiologic diagnosis is essential because each...
Mechanical complications of implantable ports – A testimonial of Dr Jean-Jacques Simon

Mechanical complications of implantable ports – A testimonial of Dr Jean-Jacques Simon

by Jean-Jacques Simon | Oct 26, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

The mechanical complications of an implantable port are numerous and frequent. However, they are often avoidable if the basic rules of insertion and use are known and respected. We can classify the causes of mechanical complications of ports as follows: –...
The placement of PICC-ports by multidisciplinary teams – A Marta Rubio de las Cuevas interview

The placement of PICC-ports by multidisciplinary teams – A Marta Rubio de las Cuevas interview

by VascuFirst | Aug 25, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

In recent years, PICC-ports have emerged as a safe, effective and comfortable option for the administration of medications to cancer patients. Another advantage of these devices over thoracic ports is that they are easier to place and result in fewer complications. To...
Combining aesthetics and feasibility in PICC-port placement

Combining aesthetics and feasibility in PICC-port placement

by Diane Weber | Mar 24, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles

Recommendations of Dr Diane Weber, Vascular Surgeon   The clinical study on breast cancer patients has reported a very low incidence of PICC-port failure (2.6%), similar to the figures reported for chest-ports. (1) Therefore, PICC-ports are safe, and their use is...
Combining aesthetics and feasibility in chest port placement

Combining aesthetics and feasibility in chest port placement

by Diane Weber | Feb 16, 2022 | Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

Recommendations of Dr Diane Weber   Two years ago, I met Alicia, a breast cancer patient. After struggling with the disease for a while, she had to undergo a mastectomy. Soon after her surgery, a need for a chest port was identified. She came to me asking for an...
Acute Vascular Injuries during CICC placements

Acute Vascular Injuries during CICC placements

by Herve Rosay | Jan 25, 2022 | PICCs, Ports and Huber Needles, VAD Insertion

  Photo 1: Case Report   Introduction   Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a technique commonly used to obtain short and long-term vascular access. There are many potential risks associated with CVC insertion and that can lead to vascular injuries....
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