Comparison of two puncture methods in the implantation of totally implantable venous access ports: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are widely used for cancer patients requiring long-term chemotherapy. The classical procedure of vein puncture in the implantation of TIVAPs is to puncture by a needle and then make a skin incision to insert a guidewire and a dilator. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of making a skin incision before vs. after TIVAP operation on the occurrence of complications.

Methods

Patients with breast cancer were from the Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital of Qingdao University. The participants were randomly assigned in to two groups with different puncture methods in the implantation of TIVAPs. The difference between two puncture methods were assessed by length of incision, procedure time, bleeding volume,

SUBMITTER: Fang K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12722802 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature