Peripheral insertion of a central venous access device under fluoroscopic guidance using a peripherally accessed system (PAS) port in the forearm.
OBJECTIVE
We describe the technique, efficacy, and complications of fluoroscopy-guided implantation of a central venous access device using a peripherally accessed system (PAS) port via the forearm.


METHODS
Beginning in July 1994, 105 central venous access devices were implanted in 104 patients for the long-term infusion of antibiotics or antineoplasmic agents, blood products, or parenteral nutrition. The devices was inserted under fluoroscopic guidance with real-time venography from a peripheral route.


RESULTS
All ports were successfully implanted. There were no procedure-related complications. No thrombosis or local infection was observed; however, in six patients catheter-related phlebitis occurred.


CONCLUSIONS
Fluoroscopy-guided implantation of a central venous access device using a PAS port via the forearm is safe and efficacious, and injection of contrast medium through a peripheral IV catheter before introduction of the catheter helps to avoid catheter-related phlebitis.
Hata
Y
Y
Department of Radiology, Kochi Municipal Central Hospital, Japan.
Morita
S
S
Morita
Y
Y
Awatani
T
T
Takasaki
M
M
Horimi
T
T
Ozawa
Z
Z
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D015918:Infusion Pumps, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010689:Phlebitis / Q000209:etiology
D003287:Contrast Media