Radiologic placement of long-term subcutaneous venous access ports in children

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Jul;171(1):257-60. doi: 10.2214/ajr.171.1.9648800.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this study was to review the results of radiologically placed subcutaneous venous access ports in a pediatric population requiring long-term venous access.

Conclusion: Sixteen of 20 patients had no significant problems with their ports. In the pediatric population, radiologically placed subcutaneous venous access ports offer a high success rate, a low complication rate, and significant cost savings over surgically placed ports.

MeSH terms

  • Catheters, Indwelling* / adverse effects
  • Catheters, Indwelling* / statistics & numerical data
  • Child
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Humans
  • Prospective Studies
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods
  • Safety