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Computed Tomography (CT) Guided Implantation of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) through Subclavian Vein
Published on: January 13, 2026
[Use of totally implantable venous system in cancer patients. Surgical technique and initial clinical experience]
F Ferranti1, G L Chichi, L Mazzola
1Azienda USL RM/F, Ospedale San Paolo, Civitavecchia, Roma.
Abstract:
The experience with a totally implanted venous system (TIVS) in 27 cancer patients (15 males and 12 women) is reviewed, stressing simplicity of the cut down technique, which was successfully performed in 92.7% of patients. The common: est complications are described; port infection (7.4%), subclavian vein thrombosis (3.7%), and cutaneous necrosis (3.7%) at the port level. It is concluded that TIVS is a useful device for prolonged drugs administration and the cut down technique is indicated especially in the outpatients setting.
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