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  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Complications
  • Vascular Access

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  • Central venous access port devices (CVADs) are crucial for fluid delivery and blood sampling.
  • Potential complications include thrombosis, pneumothorax, catheter fracture, and malposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the complication rates of central venous access port device (CVAPD) insertions over a 16-year period.
  • To identify strategies for minimizing intra- and post-operative complications associated with CVAPD insertion.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection from 1996 to 2012.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, port type, anesthetic, insertion site, and recorded complications.

Main Results:

  • 958 CVADs implanted; overall complication rate decreased from 23% to 3.6% over 16 years.
  • Venous thrombosis (2.5%) and infections (2%) were the most common complications.
  • Complication rates for thrombosis and pneumothorax significantly reduced with increased surgical experience.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeon experience is a key factor in reducing CVAPD insertion complications.
  • The learning curve for CVAPD insertion can be navigated with specific strategies.
  • Adoption of described strategies may lead to fewer CVAPD-related complications.