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[The fluoroscopy-guided implantation of subcutaneous venous ports: the complications and long-term results].

PURPOSE: Evaluation of technical success rate, long-term outcome and initial complication rate in patients with fluoroscopically guided port implantation.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: Between January 1994 and April 1997 124 ports were implanted under fluoroscopic guidance in 120 patients. Indications for port implantation were anti-cancer chemotherapy, antibiotic and supportive therapy in patients with tumours or cachexia.

RESULTS: Implantation was technically successful in 98.4% of the patients. We had a 3.2% minor complication rate that did not necessitate further treatment. One pneumothorax required a chest tube (0.8%). During a total of 17,534 days, complications occurred in 10.8% of all ports, 6.9% of the ports had to be explanted because of these complications.

CONCLUSIONS: Insertion of ports under fluoroscopic guidance has a low complication rate and good long-term results. The rate of 93.1% of functioning ports is superior to that reported in other studies. It is less costly and has a lower complication rate than surgical implantation. Therefore it seems to be the method of choice for patients requiring long-term subcutaneous venous access for chemotherapy or supportive therapy in malignant tumours or other emaciating diseases.

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