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...
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: –...
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...
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...
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...
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....
