Common and uncommon complications of totally implantable central venous ports: A pictorial essay
Common and uncommon complications of totally implantable central venous ports: A pictorial essay
J Vasc Access 2012; 13(3): 345 - 350
DOI:10.5301/jva.5000055
Authors
Evangelos Perdikakis, Elias Kehagias, Dimitrios Tsetis
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to present the characteristic radiologic features of common and uncommon complications in totally implantable central venous ports. Material and Methods: The authors reviewed 138 implantations of central venous ports in oncologic patients during an 18-month period and present the characteristic imaging features of the complications detected. Results: All chest ports were placed via the internal jugular vein using both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance. The technical success rate was 99.3% (137/138). All catheter or port-related complications were retrospectively assessed. Sixteen complications were detected during the follow-up period, and catheter removal was required in 10 patients. Conclusions: Image-guided central venous port catheter implantation is a very safe procedure with a low rate of complications. The typical imaging features of common and uncommon complications are very helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis and thus tailoring the appropriate therapy.
Article History
- • Accepted on 18/12/2011
- • Available online on 31/01/2012
- • Published in print on 28/09/2012
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Authors
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Perdikakis, Evangelos [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Stavrakia, Heraklion, Crete - Greece
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Kehagias, Elias [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Stavrakia, Heraklion, Crete - Greece
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Tsetis, Dimitrios [PubMed] [Google Scholar]
Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Stavrakia, Heraklion, Crete - Greece