Implantation of a Port Catheter via Venous Section
摘要
The venous port catheter system implanted via venous cutdown of the cephalic vein is, based on evidence, the safest implantation technique and the most favorable for patient quality of life (Hüttner et al., 2019). In approximately 94% of patients, the cephalic vein is present in adequate form and size, making it the preferred site for port catheter implantation (Knebel et al., 2011). With proper planning and incision, an experienced surgeon can typically achieve an operative time of 10–20 minutes. Intraoperative complications are rare, and cosmetic outcomes are excellent. Serious complications are not associated with this technique; pneumothorax or hemothorax cannot occur when the port is placed via the cephalic vein. The learning curve for the venous cutdown technique is straightforward, with clearly structured steps that yield very good patient outcomes.