title: Update on totally implantable venous access devices.
abstract: The use of totally implantable venous devices (TIVAD) has changed the care and quality of life for cancer patients, these devices allow chemotherapy administration, and blood sampling without the need for repeated venipuncture. These ports are used mainly when IV access is needed only intermittently over a long period of time. We are presenting a brief overview on TIVADs, with focus on the mid and long-term complications associated with these devices with their management.
authors.affiliation: AUB, Beirut, Lebanon.
authors.forename: Ahmad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zaghal
authors.forename: Mohamed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Khalife
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mukherji
authors.forename: Nadim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: El Majzoub
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Shamseddine
authors.forename: Jamal
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hoballah
authors.forename: Gabriele
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Marangoni
authors.forename: Walid
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Faraj
mesh_terms: D001145:Arrhythmias, Cardiac / Q000209:etiology; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D001917:Brachial Plexus / Q000293:injuries; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000209:etiology; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006491:Hemothorax / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000209:etiology; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D062666:Vascular Access Devices / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000293:injuries