title: Long-term venous access using a subcutaneous implantable drug delivery system.
abstract: To facilitate long-term venous access in patients receiving chemotherapy, a subcutaneous totally implantable system (Port-a-Cath, Phamacia) has been used in 14 patients. The method of implantation and the advantages over conventional central venous catheters are discussed. The expense of the system necessitates careful patient selection.
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000379:methods*; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013997:Time Factors; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents