title: Early and late complications of totally implantable venous access devices.
abstract: We reviewed the records of 66 consecutive patients who underwent placement of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVADs). Fourteen patients (21%) experienced complications related to the TIVAD. Complications included hematoma, infection, pneumothorax, subclavian vein thrombosis, and chronic clavicular pain. The 1 month mortality rate following insertion of a TIVAD was 24% (16 of 66 patients); however, none of the patients died as a direct consequence of port insertion or its associated complications. Overall patient and physician acceptance of TIVADs was good, and we encourage continued use and study of this device.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Residency Program, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH 45220-2489.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Grannan
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Taylor
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000209:etiology; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus; D013997:Time Factors