World journal of urology
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World journal of urology · Jun 2012
Central venous port implantations via the cephalic vein applying an intravasal electrographic control of the catheter tip position: a single-center experience of 316 cases.
The aim of this study was the analysis of the feasibility and complication rate of central venous port implantation with the surgical cut-down technique applying an intravasal electrographic control of the catheter tip position performed by urologists. ⋯ The intra-atrial ECG techniques to judge correct tip positioning for central venous port implantations are simple and economical. The exact position can be determined intraoperatively. It can justify a delayed postoperative chest X-ray to confirm CVC line tip placement. Nevertheless, the procedure and handling of the device later on has to be performed with care in order to avoid infections and technical problems.