Complications of subcutaneous injection ports
Dysarz, F.A.; Fiorillo, M.A.; Davidson, P.G.
Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine new York 65(4): 289-291
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0027-2507 PMID: 9757750 Document Number: 484789
Subcutaneous injection ports have become widely used for patients who require prolonged central venous access. Complications of their placement and use are well documented in the existing literature. We report two previously undocumented complications occurring in Port-a-Cath units, and suggest methods to lessen the likelihood of recurrence of these problems.