• J Vasc Access · Jul 2012

    Common and uncommon complications of totally implantable central venous ports: a pictorial essay.

    • Evangelos Perdikakis, Elias Kehagias, and Dimitrios Tsetis.
    • Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Stavrakia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece. perdikakis_ev@yahoo.gr
    • J Vasc Access. 2012 Jul 1;13(3):345-50.

    PurposeThe purpose of this study is to present the characteristic radiologic features of common and uncommon complications in totally implantable central venous ports.Material And MethodsThe authors reviewed 138 implantations of central venous ports in oncologic patients during an 18-month period and present the characteristic imaging features of the complications detected.ResultsAll chest ports were placed via the internal jugular vein using both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance. The technical success rate was 99.3% (137/138). All catheter or port-related complications were retrospectively assessed. Sixteen complications were detected during the follow-up period, and catheter removal was required in 10 patients.ConclusionsImage-guided central venous port catheter implantation is a very safe procedure with a low rate of complications. The typical imaging features of common and uncommon complications are very helpful in establishing the correct diagnosis and thus tailoring the appropriate therapy.

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