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van den Bosch CH, van de Ven CP, Hulsker CCC, Bökkerink GMJ, Terwisscha-van Scheltinga CEJ, van de Wetering MD, Koopman MMW, van der Pal HJH, Wijnen MWHA, van der Steeg AFW. Satisfaction of Paediatric Oncology Patients, Survivors, and Nurses with the Position of Their Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (SPACE-Study). J Pediatr Surg 2024:S0022-3468(24)00003-4. [PMID: 38212153 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND To compare paediatric oncologic vascular access ports located on the anterior thoracic wall to ports on the lower lateral thoracic wall, in terms of perceived port-related hindrance and scar-quality. METHODS A cross-sectional survey study including paediatric oncology patients (≥8-<19 yrs), caregivers (in patients <8 yrs), survivors (>22 yrs with only anterior ports) and nurses of the Princess Máxima Center, the Netherlands, was performed. The survey consisted of questions regarding satisfaction, hindrance during daily life, and port position preference. For survivors, scar-quality was assessed using the validated Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS 2.0); a high score (i.e., a displeasing scar) was defined as a score higher than the third quartile of the median for that question. RESULTS In total, 147 participants were included; 83 patients/caregivers, 31 survivors, and 33 nurses. Overall, 81 % was satisfied with the position of their port. Satisfaction, hindrance and complications did not differ between anterior and lower lateral ports. For the anterior position, minimal pressure on the port during daily life was a mentioned reason to prefer this position. For the lower lateral position, less visibility of the scar and easiest access were mentioned. Of all survivors with an anterior port scar, one in five had a displeasing scar and all scars observed were widened. Female patients preferred a lower lateral port, and scar-quality was better for left-sided port scars. CONCLUSION The port position should be chosen together with patients/caregivers based on the (dis-)advantages of each position, as identified by this study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- C H van den Bosch
- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology, Heidelberglaan 25, 3584 CS, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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BACKGROUND Infection is the most frequent complication associated with the use of totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP). This retrospective study was conducted to determine the risk factors affecting TIVAP-related infection. METHODS A total of 1406 patients implanted with TIVAP at our center were included in this retrospective study. Incidence of perioperative infection, patient characteristics and bacteriologic data were retrieved and analyzed. Univariable analyses and multiple logistic regression analyses were used to determine the risk factors. RESULTS Overall, 72 (5.1%) patients had perioperative infection, and TIVAP was finally removed from 12 (0.85%) patients. There was significantly more hematologic malignancy in the infection group, compared to the non-infection group. Patients with chemotherapy and infection within 30 days before operation also had more infections. There were more inpatients in the infection group than in the non-infection group. The rate of hematoma was higher in the infected patients. Multivariate logistic analysis revealed that hematoma (OR 5.695, p < 0.001), preoperative hospital stay (⩾14d) (OR 2.945, p < 0.001), history of chemotherapy (OR 2.628, p = 0.002), history of infection (within 30 days) (OR 4.325, p < 0.001) were independent risk factor for infection. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that hematoma, preoperative hospital stay (⩾14d), history of chemotherapy and history of infection (within 30 days) are independent risk factor for all patients.
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- Xiaonan Guan
- Center of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center of Intervention Department, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center of Cardiology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Center of Intervention Department, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Sosogi S, Kato H, Hasegawa T. A case of percutaneous retrieval of a catheter without a free end that was fractured during a totally implantable venous access port removal. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:2911-2917. [PMID: 37383179 PMCID: PMC10293593 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.05.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are widely used for chemotherapy and other purposes in patients with cancer. Their convenience and safety make them ideal for long-term use. However, sometimes there are cases in which TIVAPs remain in the vessel following the completion of long-term chemotherapy and are difficult to remove due to the adhesion of the catheter to the vessel wall. In this study, we encountered a case in which a TIVAP catheter adhering to a blood vessel was fractured during removal and the catheter left in the vessel could not be retrieved by a snare because it had no free end. Finally, the catheter was successfully removed using a peel-away sheath. No complications or residual catheters were associated with the removal procedure.
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Zhu Y, Niu S, Zhang Y, Zhang H, Chang J, Ye L. Effect of lidocaine spray on reliving non-coring needle puncture-related pain in patients with totally implantable venous access port: a randomized controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 2023; 31:452. [PMID: 37421451 PMCID: PMC10329572 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-023-07910-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with the placement of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) commonly suffer from pain caused by inserting a non-coring needle. At present, lidocaine cream and cold spray are extensively used for pain management, but they are complex to manage in busy medical environments and developing countries. The lidocaine spray combines the analgesic effect of lidocaine cream and the rapid onset of cold spray, which can effectively alleviate the pain related to non-coring needle puncture in patients with TIVAP. This randomized-controlled trial aimed to explore the effectiveness, acceptability, and safety of lidocaine spray in relieving the pain of non-coring needle puncture in patients with TIVAP. METHODS A total of 84 patients who were hospitalized in the oncology department of a Grade III Level-A hospital in Shanghai from January 2023 to March 2023 and were implanted with TIVAP and required non-coring needle puncture were selected as the study subjects. The recruited patients were randomly assigned to the intervention group and the control group (n=42). Before routine maintenance, the intervention group received lidocaine spray 5 min before disinfection, while the control group received water spray 5 min before disinfection. The main clinical outcome was pain, and the degree of puncture pain in both groups was evaluated using the visual analogue scale. RESULTS There were no significant differences between the two groups in age, gender, educational level, body mass index, port implantation time, and disease diagnosis (P>0.05). The pain score in the intervention and control groups was 15.12±6.61mm and 36.50±18.79mm, respectively (P<0.001). There were 2 (4.8%) patients with moderate pain in the intervention group and 18 (42.9%) patients with moderate pain in the control group (P<0.001). In the control group, 3 (7.1%) patients reported severe pain. The median comfortability score for the two groups of patients was 10, but there was a difference between the two groups (P<0.05) because the intervention group tilted to the right. The successful puncture rate of the first time puncture had no difference between the two groups, both being 100%. Moreover, 33 patients (78.6%) in the intervention group and 12 patients (28.6%) in the control group reported that they would choose the same spray for intervention in the future (P<0.001). During the 1 week of follow-up, 1 patient in the intervention group developed skin itching (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The local use of lidocaine spray in patients with TIVAP is effective, acceptable, and safe to alleviate the pain caused by non-coring needle puncture. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (registration number: ChiCTR2300072976).
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- Ying Zhu
- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nursing, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Nursing, No. 650, Xinsongjiang Road, Songjiang District, Shanghai, China.
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李 辉, 高 阳, 王 书, 姚 红. [Surgical complications of totally implantable venous access port in children with malignant tumors]. Beijing Da Xue Xue Bao Yi Xue Ban 2022; 54:1167-1171. [PMID: 36533350 PMCID: PMC9761814 DOI: 10.19723/j.issn.1671-167x.2022.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To summarize the surgical experience of totally implantable venous access port in children with malignant tumors, and to explore the coping methods of surgical complications. METHODS The clinical data of 165 children with malignant tumors implanted in totally implantable venous access port in Department of Pediatric Surgery, Peking University First Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The operation process, complications and treatment of complications were observed and counted. RESULTS The children in this group were divided into external ju-gular vein incision group (n=27) and internal jugular vein puncture group (n=138) according to different surgical methods, and the latter was divided into ultrasound guided puncture group (n=95) and blind puncture group (n=43). No puncture complications occurred in the external jugular vein incision group, and the average time for successful catheterization and the number of times for catheter to enter the superior vena cava were more than those in the internal jugular vein puncture group [(9.26±1.85) min vs. (5.76±1.56) min, (1.93±0.87) times vs. 1 time], with statistical significance. The average time of successful catheterization, the success rate of one puncture, the average number of punctures and the incidence of puncture complications in the ultrasound guided right internal jugular vein puncture group were better than those in the blind puncture group [(5.36±1.12) min vs. (6.67±1.99) min, 93.68% (89/95) vs. 74.42% (32/43), (1.06±0.24) times vs. (1.29±0.55) times, 2.11% (2/95) vs. 11.63% (5/43)], with statistically significant differences. The total incidence of complications in this study was 12.12% (20/165). Pneumothorax occurred in 1 case, artery puncture by mistake in 1 case, local hematoma in 5 cases, venous access port related infection in 4 cases (venous access port local infection in 2 cases, catheter related blood flow infection in 2 cases), subcutaneous tissue thinning on the surface of port seat in 2 cases, port seat overturning in 1 case, poor transfusion in 4 cases (catheter discount in 1 case, catheter blockage in 3 cases), and foreign bodies gathered around the subcutaneous pipeline in 2 cases. There were no complications, such as catheter rupture, detachment and catheter clamping syndrome. CONCLUSION Totally implantable venous access port can provide safe and effective infusion channels for children with malignant tumors. Right external jugular vein incision and ultrasound-guided right internal jugular vein puncture are reliable surgical methods for children's totally implantable venous access port implantation. Surgeons should fully understand the complications of the venous access port, take measures to reduce the occurrence of complications, and properly handle the complications that have occurred.
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- 辉 李
- />北京大学第一医院小儿外科,北京 100034Department of Pediatric Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- />北京大学第一医院小儿外科,北京 100034Department of Pediatric Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- />北京大学第一医院小儿外科,北京 100034Department of Pediatric Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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- />北京大学第一医院小儿外科,北京 100034Department of Pediatric Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
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Wang YW, Qiu XX. Kinesiophobia and related factors in cancer patients with TIAPs during the long term: a cross-sectional survey. Support Care Cancer 2022; 30:4927-4934. [PMID: 35175418 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-022-06842-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study is designed to investigate the status of kinesiophobia and related factors in cancer patients with totally implantable venous access ports (TIAPs). METHODS This is a cross-sectional study; all the participants were recruited from the Oncology Department and the Daytime Chemotherapy Center, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, from April 1 to May 31, 2021. The participants were interviewed by researchers using the self-made general information questionnaire and the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 (TSK-11) scale, which allows the fear of movement to be quantified. Eligible patients were aged ≥ 18 years, confirmed with cancer, and implanted with a port. The logistic regression model was used to evaluate clinical factors and the risk of kinesiophobia. RESULTS A total of 282 patients were recruited (aged 58.0 ± 11.5 years), of which gastrointestinal cancer accounted for 54.6%, breast cancer accounted for 22.7%, lung cancer accounted for 11.3%, and other types accounted for 11.3%. The TSK-11 score of the 282 patients was 17.84 ± 6.06 points, 45.7% of the patients reported mild kinesiophobia (TSK-11 ≥ 18), 18.4% of the patients reported moderate to severe kinesiophobia (TSK-11 ≥ 25), and the highest score reached 34 points. Results of logistic regression analysis showed that exercise habits (P = 0.025), pain (P = 0.023), and foreign body sensation (P = 0.003) were the risk factors of kinesiophobia. CONCLUSION Kinesiophobia is common in cancer patients with TIAPs, and it is closely related to the subjective experience of daily activities, which requires more attention and early intervention to reduce the potential adverse effects.
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- Ya-Wen Wang
- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China
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- School of Nursing, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China. .,Department of Oncology, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Augustin AM, Kertels O, Wiegering V, Thurner A, Kickuth R. Percutaneous implantation of peripherally inserted totally implantable venous access systems in the forearm in adolescent patients. Pediatr Radiol 2022; 52:1550-1558. [PMID: 35368211 PMCID: PMC9271099 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-022-05321-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children with different underlying malignant diseases require long-term central venous access. As for port systems in a pectoral position, peripherally implanted port systems in the forearm revealed high levels of technical and clinical success in adult cohorts. OBJECTIVE To investigate the technical and clinical outcomes of percutaneous central venous port implantation in the forearm in adolescents. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between April 2010 and August 2020, 32 children ages 9 to 17 years with underlying malignancy received 35 totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) in the forearm. All venous port systems were peripherally inserted under ultrasound guidance. Correct catheter placement was controlled by fluoroscopy. As primary endpoints, the technical success, rate of complications and catheter maintenance were analyzed. Secondary endpoints were the side of implantation, vein of catheter access, laboratory results on the day of the procedure, procedural radiation exposure, amount of contrast agent and reasons for port device removal. RESULTS Percutaneous TIVAP placement under sonographic guidance was technically successful in 34 of 35 procedures (97.1%). Procedure-related complications did not occur. During the follow-up, 13,684 catheter days were analyzed, revealing 11 complications (0.8 per 1,000 catheter-duration days), Of these 11 complications, 7 were major and 10 occurred late. In seven cases, the port device had to be removed; removal-related complications did not occur. CONCLUSION Peripheral TIVAP placement in the forearms of children is a feasible, effective and safe technique with good midterm outcome. As results are comparable with standard access routes, this technique may be offered as an alternative when intermittent venous access is required.
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- Anne Marie Augustin
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, DE 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, DE 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, DE 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Strasse 6, DE 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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Wu X, Zhang T, Chen L, Chen X. Prolonging the flush-lock interval of totally implantable venous access ports in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Vasc Access 2021; 22:814-821. [PMID: 32873129 DOI: 10.1177/1129729820950998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, some studies have shown that prolonging flush interval is safe and feasible for patients who complete chemotherapy. However, there is no consensus about the optimal flush interval for those patients. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review was to evaluate whether the flush interval could be prolonged based on monthly interval for regular maintenance and to explore the optimal flush interval. DATA SOURCES We searched the following databases for articles published between 1 January 1982 and 21 February 2020: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE, CINAHL, and Ovid. STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Randomized controlled trials, retrospective and prospective cohort studies of flush interval less than 4 weeks versus longer than 4 weeks for patients who completed chemotherapy, were included. RESULTS Two reviewers extracted information and assessed the quality of the articles independently. In total, 389 articles were retrieved, and 4 studies including 862 cases fulfilled the inclusion criteria. There was no statistical heterogeneity (I2 = 0, p > 0.05) among the included studies. Hence, the fixed-effects model was used for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that the total complication rate associated with longer than 4-week interval was higher than that associated with less than 4-week interval. Nevertheless, there was no significant difference between the two groups (7.2% vs 7.6%, p = 0.83). Moreover, the meta-analysis showed that the total complication and catheter occlusion rates associated with the 4-week interval were higher than those associated with the 8-week interval. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups (total complications: 11.4% vs 9.5%, p = 0.68; catheter occlusions: 4.9% vs 4.1%, p = 0.89). LIMITATIONS Only four non-randomized controlled studies were included, and the outcomes of the included studies were reported incompletely. CONCLUSION Extending the flush interval to longer than 4 weeks is safe and feasible. Based on previous studies, extending the flush interval to 8 weeks might not increase the incidence of total complications and catheter occlusions. However, there is no conclusion on whether the flush interval could be extended to 3 months or longer.
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- Xiaohong Wu
- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, Shantou, China
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Sun X, Bai X, Zhang Y, Xu L, Yu Z, Jin Y, Zhuang Z. Perioperative and Postoperative Complications of Ultrasound-Guided Totally Implantable Venous Access Ports via the Brachiocephalic Vein in Patients with Cancer: A Prospective Study. J Cancer 2021; 12:1379-1385. [PMID: 33531983 PMCID: PMC7847646 DOI: 10.7150/jca.55343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objectives: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) via the right brachiocephalic vein (BCV) or the left BCV approach. Methods: Patients requiring TIVAP for chemotherapy were included in the study. US-guided TIVAPs via BCV were used for patients from July 2018 to December 2018. General information about the patients (sex, age, and diagnosis), side (right or left), surgical procedures and complications were recorded. Results: A total of 107 TIVAPs in 107 patients (ages 38-73 years) were included, 75 via the right BCV and 32 via the left BCV. All of the patients underwent successful surgery. The BCV was successfully punctured on the first attempt in 99 patients (92.52%). Two attempts were needed in 6 patients (5.61%), and three attempts were necessary in 2 patients (1.87%). The mean operation time was 29 ± 5 min (range: 24 to 38 min). No serious complications occurred during the surgery, except the formation of a local haematoma in 1 case after artery puncture. During the follow-up period of 12 months, the incidence of long-term complications was 3.74% (4/107), including 2 cases of catheter-related infection and 2 cases of fibrin sheath formation. No serious complications such as catheter malposition or rupture were found. Conclusion: US-guided TIVAP via the BCV offers an alternative for adults with good needle guidance and a low rate of perioperative and postoperative complications.
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- Xingwei Sun
- Department of Intervention, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Intervention, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Changshu Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Changshu, 215500, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Intervention, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Intervention, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, Jiangsu, China
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Takeshita T, Magome T, Watanabe R, Onozawa S, Tsuchiya K, Tago M, Sasaki M. Evaluation of a Monte Carlo-based algorithm for the influence of totally implantable venous access ports in external radiation therapy. Jpn J Radiol 2020; 39:387-394. [PMID: 33136255 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-020-01062-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to assess whether a Monte Carlo (MC)-based algorithm reflects the influence of totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) in external radiation therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS The present study comprised two steps: experimental measurements of depth doses and surface doses with and without TIVAPs and calculation with an MC-based algorithm. RESULTS The TIVAP-associated maximum dose reduction compared with the dose at the same depths without TIVAPs was 7.8% at 4 MV, 6.9% at 6 MV, and 5.7% at 10 MV in measurement, and 7.4% at 4 MV, 6.6% at 6 MV, and 5.5% at 10 MV in calculation. Relative surface doses were higher with TIVAPs made of titanium, due to a higher fluence of backscattered electrons from the TIVAPs, than with plastic TIVAPs. There were no significant differences in the relative differences between the measured and calculated doses of the titanium TIVAP group and the plastic TIVAP group at 4 MV (p = 0.99), 6 MV (p = 0.67), and 10 MV (p = 0.54). CONCLUSION TIVAPs caused target dose reductions and dose increase near the TIVAP, especially when made of titanium. The influences are reflected in the MC-based algorithm.
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- Toshiki Takeshita
- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, 5-1-1 Futago Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-8507, Japan.,Division of Medical Quantum Science, Department of Health Sciences, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Komazawa University Faculty of Health Sciences Graduate School of Health Sciences, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, 5-1-1 Futago Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-8507, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, 5-1-1 Futago Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-8507, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Teikyo University School of Medicine Mizonokuchi Hospital, 5-1-1 Futago Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 213-8507, Japan
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- Division of Medical Quantum Science, Department of Health Sciences, Kyushu University Graduate School of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, 812-8582, Japan.
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Yin XN, Yin Y, Wang J, Shen CY, Chen X, Zhao Z, Cai ZL, Zhang B. Gastrointestinal stromal tumor metastasis at the site of a totally implantable venous access port insertion: A rare case report. World J Clin Cases 2020; 8:5007-5012. [PMID: 33195674 PMCID: PMC7642564 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i20.5007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is an important device in patients for injecting blood products, parenteral nutrition or antineoplastic chemotherapy. Metastatic spread at the site of the insertion of a TIVAP is extremely rare.
CASE SUMMARY We report the case of 33-year-old male with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) who underwent radical tumor resection after neoadjuvant imatinib therapy. However, a solitary GIST metastasis at the site of a TIVAP insertion developed during adjuvant imatinib treatment. Mutational analysis showed secondary mutation in KIT exon 13 (V564A), which is resistant to imatinib treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of a patient with advanced GIST developing GIST metastasis at the site of a TIVAP insertion.
CONCLUSION This case highlights that when a patient with advanced, high metastatic GIST requires TIVAP insertion, we should realize that there is a risk of developing tumor metastasis at the site of a TIVAP insertion.
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- Xiao-Nan Yin
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
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Nomoto H, Kutsuna S, Nakamura K, Nakamoto T, Shimomura A, Hirakawa T, Kinoshita N, Hayakawa K, Nagashima M, Ohmagari N. Totally implantable venous access port infection caused by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius: Possible transmission from a companion dog to a human. J Infect Chemother 2020; 26:1305-8. [PMID: 32768341 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2020.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Revised: 07/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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S. pseudintermedius, recently identified as a novel Staphylococcus, causes a rare zoonotic infection that can be transmitted from dogs to humans. A 41-year-old man with atopic dermatitis receiving central parenteral nutrition through a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) after surgery for pseudomyxoma peritonei visited our outpatient clinic with a 2-day history of fever. The four strains isolated from the blood cultures from the TIVAP, dog's mouth, dog's nose, and dog's skin were all identified as S. pseudintermedius by partial heat shock protein (hsp60) gene sequencing. Initially, antibiotic-lock therapy with vancomycin (5 mg/mL in normal saline) through the catheter was administered concurrently with intravenous therapy. However, 52 days after the first discharge, he came back with a recurrent TIVAP infection with S. pseudintermedius bacteremia. He was successfully treated with intravenous antibiotic therapy after port removal and had no recurrence for 6 months without contact with the dog. The isolated strains were resistant to fluoroquinolone, which was consistent with trends in veterinary medicine in Japan. This case report raises awareness on S. pseudintermedius infections transmitted from domesticated dogs to patients with any implantable device, and the emerging resistance of S. pseudintermedius to current antibiotics.
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Zhou C, Lu L, Yang L, Xi W, Ma T, Yang C, Wu J, Shangguan C, Zhu Z, Zhang J. Modified surface measurement method to determine catheter tip position of totally implantable venous access port through right subclavian vein. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2020; 9:409-415. [PMID: 32726669 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2020.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Optimal catheter tip position of a totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is important to maintain its function and to avoid severe complications. In this study, we aimed to assess the reliability of a modified surface measurement method to determine optimal tip position of a TIVAP catheter inserted through the right subclavian vein. METHODS Clinical and radiologic information of 105 patients who underwent TIVAP implantation through the right subclavian vein was collected retrospectively. The length of the implanted catheter was determined by a modified surface measurement method, as follows. The distance from the puncture point (point A) to the middle point of the sternal notch (point B), then from the middle point of the sternal notch (point B) to the middle point of Louis angle (point C) was added up. The equation for the catheter length is given by catheter length (cm) = AB + BC + 3. Postprocedure plain chest radiography (CXR) and enhanced chest computed tomography (CT) were used to check the catheter tip position and to calculate optimal position rate. Distance from the carina to the catheter tip and the length of the vertebral body unit were measured on both CXR and CT. Distances from carina to caval-atrial junction (CAJ) and from catheter tip to CAJ were measured on CT. RESULTS Mean length of the implanted catheter of all patients was 17.0 ± 0.7 cm (male vs female, 17.3 ± 0.5 cm vs 16.7 ± 0.7 cm; P < .001). On CXR, a catheter tip located within 2.4 vertebral body units below the carina was identified as the optimal position, and the optimal position rate was 97.1% (102/105 cases). On CT, two definitions of optimal position were used: within 2 cm above or below the CAJ and within 2 cm above or at the CAJ; the optimal position rate was 92.4% (97/105 cases) and 78.1% (82/105 cases), respectively. Median follow-up time was 9.4 months. During the follow-up, no severe cardiac complication was recorded. CONCLUSIONS The modified surface measurement had high reliability in determining the optimal catheter length to accurately place the tip in the superior vena cava near the CAJ.
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- Chenfei Zhou
- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Zhang P, Mo X, Du J, Fan C. Clinical application of totally implantable venous access ports for patients with breast cancer. Asian J Surg 2020; 43:944-5. [PMID: 32527582 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2020.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Li J, Chen W, Zhao W, Zhang H, Huang Z, Zhang S, Li Y. Surface measurement, intracardiac electrocardiogram and tracheal bifurcation techniques for locating the catheter tips of totally implantable venous access port. Comput Methods Programs Biomed 2020; 187:105238. [PMID: 31862623 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2019.105238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2019] [Revised: 11/14/2019] [Accepted: 11/23/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of our study is to compare the reliability and consistency of three commonly used techniques, which are surface measurement, intracardiac electrocardiogram (IECG) and tracheal bifurcation methods in measuring the tip location of totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) in the same patient. METHODS The thirty-five patients scheduled for implantation of TIVAP were included and right subclavian vein was selected for venous access. We used surface measurement method (Group L) to estimate the length and position of catheter before catheterization, and then we used IECG method (Group E) to confirm the position of catheter during catheterization and after catheterization used tracheal bifurcation method by CT (Group T) for measurement. The differences of catheter length measured by three methods were compared by non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis test. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to evaluate the reliability of three methods and Bland-Altman chart was used to evaluate consistency. RESULTS There are no difference in the length of TIVAP catheter between L and T groups (P > 0.05), but they have significant differences comparing with E group (P < 0.05). The three positioning methods have a good consistency (ICC = 0.886, P < 0.05).Through linear regression analysis, the regression equation are: catheter length (mm) = 77.32 + 0.66 × height (cm), 36.25 + 0.81 × height (cm) and 68.82 + 0.70 × height (cm). The distances from catheter tip to the junction of superior vena cava and right atrium measured by IECG (Group E) was closer to the target value. CONCLUSIONS All three methods can be used to measure the length of TIVAP catheter, and IECG method is the most accurate. And similar to most studies, returning the catheter 20 mm after positioning can avoid catheter entering the right atrium, but we found that 10 mm is a sufficient length to achieve this.
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- Jun Li
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shulan Hospital, No. 848 Dongxin Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 318 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 318 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 318 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shulan Hospital, No. 848 Dongxin Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou 310022, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 318 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310005, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No. 318 Chaowang Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou 310005, China.
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Tsuruta S, Goto Y, Miyake H, Nagai H, Yoshioka Y, Yuasa N, Takamizawa J. Late complications associated with totally implantable venous access port implantation via the internal jugular vein. Support Care Cancer 2019; 28:2761-2768. [PMID: 31724073 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-019-05122-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Several studies have analyzed late complications associated with totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) implantation via the internal jugular vein (IJV); however, the reported results are inconclusive. The aim of the study is to elucidate the characteristics and risk factors of late complications associated with TIVAP implantation via the IJV. METHODS The study included 482 patients who underwent TIVAP implantation for long-term chemotherapy and/or nutritional support between April 2012 and December 2017. Most patients (95.2%) had malignant diseases. Events requiring TIVAP removal were defined as TIVAP-related complications. RESULTS The median TIVAP and global follow-ups were 319 days (IQR 152-661) and 218,971 catheter days, respectively. The 3-year cumulative TIVAP availability rate was 70%. There were 44 complications (incidence of 9.1%; 0.201 complications/1000 catheter days). Infectious, catheter-related, and port-related complications occurred in 21, 14, and 9 patients, respectively with infectious complications occurring earlier and more frequently than catheter- and port-related complications. Multivariate analysis revealed that age < 65 years and presence of non-gastrointestinal diseases were significant unfavorable factors for TIVAP-related complications. Patients with 1 and 2 of these factors had an elevated risk (2.2 and 5.4 times, respectively) compared with those without. CONCLUSIONS Among the late complications associated with TIVAP implantation via the IJV, infectious complications occur earlier and more frequently than catheter- and port-related complications. Patients with an age < 65 years and having non-gastrointestinal diseases have a significantly high risk of TIVAP-related complications.
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- Shigeaki Tsuruta
- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Japanese Red cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan.
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Japanese Red Cross Nagoya First Hospital, 3-35 Michishita-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, 453-8511, Japan
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Hong S, Seo TS, Song MG, Seol HY, Suh SI, Ryoo IS. Clinical outcomes of totally implantable venous access port placement via the axillary vein in patients with head and neck malignancy. J Vasc Access 2018; 20:134-139. [PMID: 29923460 DOI: 10.1177/1129729818781270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications of totally implantable venous access port implantation via the axillary vein in patients with head and neck malignancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 176 totally implantable venous access ports were placed via the axillary vein in 171 patients with head and neck malignancy between May 2012 and June 2015. The patients included 133 men and 38 women, and the mean age was 58.8 years (range: 19-84 years). Medical records were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: This study included a total of 93,237 totally implantable venous access port catheter-days (median 478 catheter-days, range: 13-1380 catheter-days). Of the 176 implanted totally implantable venous access port, complications developed in nine cases (5.1%), with the overall incidence of 0.097 events/1000 catheter-days. The complications were three central line-associated blood-stream infection cases, one case of keloid scar at the needling access site, and five cases of central vein stenosis or thrombosis on neck computed tomography images. The 133 cases for which neck computed tomography images were available had a total of 59,777 totally implantable venous access port catheter-days (median 399 catheter-days, range: 38-1207 catheter-days). On neck computed tomography evaluation, the incidence of central vein stenosis or thrombosis was 0.083 events/1000 catheter-days. Thrombosis developed in four cases, yielding an incidence of 0.067 events/1000 catheter-days. All four patients presented with thrombus in the axillary or subclavian vein. Stenosis occurred in one case yielding an incidence of 0.017 events/1000 catheter-days. One case was catheter-related brachiocephalic vein stenosis, and the other case was subclavian vein stenosis due to extrinsic compression by tumor progression. Of the nine complication cases, six underwent port removal. CONCLUSION: These data indicate that totally implantable venous access port implantation via the axillary vein in patients with head and neck malignancy is safe and feasible, with a low axillary vein access-related complication rate.
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- Sun Hong
- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Longo R, Llorens M, Goetz C, Platini C, Eid N, Sellies J, Ouamara N, Quétin P. Taurolidine/Citrate Lock Therapy for Primary Prevention of Catheter-Related Infections in Cancer Patients: Results of a Prospective, Randomized, Phase IV Trial (ATAPAC). Oncology 2017; 93:99-105. [PMID: 28463827 DOI: 10.1159/000470911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP)-related infections (RIs) remain a serious health problem in cancer patients receiving an intravenous (i.v.) therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS The ATAPAC study was a prospective, randomized, monocentric, phase IV trial evaluating the efficacy of taurolidine lock solution versus standard saline solution for primary TIVAP-RI prevention in nonhematological cancer patients receiving i.v. chemotherapy. The primary endpoint was the TIVAP-RI incidence rate. From December 2014 to September 2015, 163 patients were enrolled in the study (taurolidine: n = 86 vs. CONTROL n = 77). Four patients in the control group (5%) had a Staphylococcus epidermidis TIVAP-RI, and 1 patient (1%) in the taurolidine group had a Staphylococcus aureus infection. The TIVAP-RI incidence rate was 0.4 and 0.1‰ catheter-days, respectively (p = 0.21). The infection-free TIVAP survival was not statistically significant (p = 0.09). TIVAP-RI required a total of 22 hospitalization days in the taurolidine group versus 106 days in the control arm with associated costs of EUR 4,849 and EUR 36,020, respectively. Taurolidine-related toxicity was transitory and classified as grade I. CONCLUSIONS The ATAPAC trial did not show a significant risk-infection reduction by TauroLock™. A larger, prospective, randomized trial is needed to assess TauroLock efficacy for primary TIVAP-RI prevention in low-risk cancer patients.
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- Raffaele Longo
- Division of Medical Oncology, Metz-Thionville Regional Hospital Center, Mercy Hospital, Metz, France
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Ben Kridis W, Sahnoun M, Maraoui H, Amari N, Frikha M. Fracture at catheter of totally implantable venous access port with migration into the right pulmonary artery: A serious complication. Acta Clin Belg 2016; 71:349-352. [PMID: 27177614 DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2016.1153212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Totally implantable venous access port has become an essential prerequisite for many chemotherapy protocols in solid tumors and hematological malignancies. However, we should be aware of its complications such as: venous thrombosis, extravasations, dislocation, obstruction, catheter leakage, and local or systemic infections. Among those complications, a dislodged broken catheter is rare and dangerous. We report a new case with review of literature to make oncologists aware about this entity and the necessity of monitoring by chest radiography. Percutaneous endovascular retrieval of a dislodged Port-A catheter (portacath) is both safe and effective. However, there are potential risks of valve damage and fatal tachycardia during retrieval of a fractured Port-A catheter. Physicians should be aware of these complications.
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Ko SY, Park SC, Hwang JK, Kim SD. Spontaneous fracture and migration of catheter of a totally implantable venous access port via internal jugular vein--a case report. J Cardiothorac Surg 2016; 11:50. [PMID: 27067705 PMCID: PMC4827203 DOI: 10.1186/s13019-016-0450-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are indicated for patients undergoing chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition and long-term antibiotic treatment. But, among their complications, the fracture and migration of the catheter of a TIVAP via internal jugular vein represents a very rare but potentially severe condition. Case presentation A 50-year-old woman indentified with a spontaneous fracture and migration of catheter of a TIVAP via right internal jugular vein after adjuvant chemotherapy for ovary cancer. She had been not evaluated and not managed with the heparin lock flush solution during three months after adjuvant chemotherapy. And then, she complained right neck bulging during saline infusion via a TIVAP and a chest radiography showed the fractured and migrated catheter of a TIVAP in right atrium. So, we emergently removed the catheter fragment by a goose neck snare via right femoral vein. After then, there was no problem. Conclusions If the fractured catheter of a TIVAP is detected, it is desirable to remove a fragment by an endovascular approach if it is possible.
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- Seung Yeon Ko
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, 56 Dongsu-ro, Bupyong-Gu, Incheon, 403-720, Korea.
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