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Port-A-Cath

Known as: TIVAS, Portacath, Port A Cath 
A generic term that describes any implantable venous access device that is inserted into a central vein, and connected to a port that can be palpated… 
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Vascular Access Devices

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2015
2015
Impact of silicone and metal port-a-cath implants on superficial hyperthermia treatment quality
Abstract Purpose: A port-a-cath is a device implanted under the skin for continuous drug administration. It is composed of a… 
2015
2015
Spontaneous migration of a portacath into the azygos vein with subsequent development of a tracheo‐azygos fistula
Subcutaneous venous port or ‘portacath’ devices are widely used, especially in oncology patients. Several potential complications… 
2007
2007
A study to determine the minimum volume of blood necessary to be discarded from a central venous catheter before a valid sample is obtained in children with cancer
The objective of this study was to determine the minimum volume of blood that should be discarded from a range of different types… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Ultrasound-guided insertion of subclavian venous access ports.
INTRODUCTION Central venous cannulation is an integral part of venous access port (portacath) placement for intravenous… 
2003
2003
Autopsy findings in an outbreak of severe systemic illness in heroin users following injection site inflammation: an effect of Clostridium novyi exotoxin?
CONTEXT An epidemic of unexplained illness among injecting drug users characterized by injection site inflammation and severe… 
1996
1996
Port‐a‐cath‐related Fusarium oxysporum infection in an HIV‐infected patient: treatment with liposomal amphotericin B
Summary. The first case of Port‐a‐cath‐related disseminated fusariosis in an HIV‐infected patient is presented. Antifungal… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Evaluation of an implantable venous access system in a general oncology population.
Venous access has been a problem for the practicing oncologist. Previous approaches, such as arteriovenous fistulas, grafts, or… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
Clinical performance of Hickman and Portacath atrial catheters.
A recent advance in semipermanent vascular access has been the development of the totally implanted Portacath atrial catheter… 
1988
1988
Experience with the portacath
Fifty Portacaths have been inserted in patients undergoing prolonged outpatient chemotherapy, most for haematological disease… 
1987
1987
A totally implanted venous access system used in pediatric patients with cancer.
A safe and effective method of venous access is important in the care and treatment of patients with malignancies. A recently… 
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