Portocath insertion technique: retrospective study & step-by-step surgical description without tunneling in a high-complexity service

• Published in: Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes Vol. 49; p. e20223167
• Main Authors: Cardoso, Anna Maria Garcia, Wengrover, Fernanda Santos, Würzius, Aline, Pieta, Marina Puerari, Carli, Raffaela Nascimento DE, DA-Cunha, Carlos Eduardo Bastian, Breigeiron, Ricardo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Brazil Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 2022
• Subjects: Catheters; Catheters, Indwelling; General Surgery; Humans; Medical Oncology; Retrospective Studies; Surgical Oncology; Technical Note; Vascular Access Devices

to demonstrate that the use of the portocath implantation technique without tunneling the catheter is not associated with a higher rate of complications in the short or long term. In addition, we aim to improve the implantation technique of the portocath device, with the presentation of a step-by-st...