Operative technique for insertion of a totally implantable system for venous access

Sterchi, J.M.; Fulks, D.; Cruz, J.; Paschold, E.

Surgery Gynecology and Obstetrics 163(4): 381-382

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0039-6087
PMID: 3764644
Document Number: 268132
A totally implantable venous access device is described and a step by step technique for implanting the device is given. Among 203 patients in whom the technique has been used, thrombosis of the subclavian or jugular vein has occurred in only three. There have been no pulmonary complications, and only three devices have been removed because of infection.

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