title: Single-incision method for the placement of an implantable chest port or a tunneled catheter.
abstract: The author describes a technique that enables the placement of an implantable port or a tunneled catheter in the chest with only a single incision by accessing the jugular vein via the port incision with ultrasonographic guidance. This technique was used to place ports in 12 patients and a tunneled dialysis catheter in one patient; no complications occurred. Patient response has been favorable.
authors.affiliation: Aurora Baycare Medical Center, Green Bay, WI 54308, USA. bradglenn@sbcglobal.net
authors.forename: Bradley J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Glenn
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies