Comparison of intraoperative ultrasonography guidance with an open surgical method for venous port catheter placement in chemotherapy

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: One of the leading venous access methods in chemotherapy is the use of a venous port catheter (VPC). Anopen surgical or ultrasound-guided technique can be performed. In our study, the VPC placement via both of these techniqueswas compared.METHODS: A total of 180 consecutive patients who underwent the VPC placement procedure either via the open or ultrasound-guided methods in two centers between January 2014 and January 2016 were included in the study. Patients’ datawere reviewed retrospectively. Groups were compared in terms of intervention-related complication rates, a total proceduretime, and the requirement of control imaging with ionizing radiation.RESULTS: The mean total procedure time was significantly shorter (19.5±4.6 min, 46.7±19.6 min, p