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[Totally implantable vascular reservoir for chemotherapy: initial experience]
R Cutait1, M Averbach, J L Borges
1Dep. de Cir, Fac. de Med, Univ. de São Paulo, FMUSP.
AMB : Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira
|April 1, 1990
Summary
Totally implanted vascular reservoirs offer a helpful solution for patients undergoing long-term chemotherapy. While complications occurred, infection and obstruction were not issues, suggesting reservoir reliability.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Devices
Context:
- Chemotherapy administration requires reliable vascular access.
- Long-term chemotherapy necessitates devices minimizing patient burden and complications.
- Totally implanted vascular reservoirs are an option for sustained venous access.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of totally implanted vascular reservoirs in patients receiving chemotherapy.
- To analyze complication rates and reasons for removal of these devices.
Summary:
- Thirty-one totally implanted vascular reservoirs were placed in 29 patients undergoing chemotherapy.
- A complication rate of 19.3% was observed, leading to the removal of 12.9% of reservoirs.
- No reservoirs were removed due to infection or obstruction, indicating good device performance regarding these specific issues.
Impact:
- Totally implanted vascular reservoirs can be a beneficial option for patients requiring prolonged chemotherapy.
- The findings suggest that these devices provide a reliable method for vascular access, reducing risks associated with repeated venous punctures.