Technique for placement of an implantable venous access system

Increasingly complex programs of cancer chemotherapy have necessitated a system of reliable venous access that is relatively free of infectious complications. These criteria are met by the Porta-Cath, a totally implantable system consisting of an injection port and Silastic catheter. A technique for implantation of this device has been presented. It focuses on patient safety and comfort, ease of placement, and minimization of time and expense in the operating room.