[Totally implantable venous access sites. Results of a series of 101 cases]

The authors report their results of the use of 101 totally implanted venous access systems for chemotherapy in 92 patients. They stress the high incidence (19.8%) of complications: thrombosis 6.8% and 6.9% linked to the material. The correct complication rate must be decreased by strict attention paid to the surgical procedure, use and greater education of the nursing staff. The value of this material is to give greater comfort to patients and to assess its widespread use for intensive long-term chemotherapy.