LONG-TERM VENOUS ACCESS USING A SUBCUTANEOUS IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

  • 1 January 1985
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 67  (4) , 263-265
Abstract
To facilitate long-term venous access in patients receiving chemotherapy, a s.c. totally implantable system (Port-a-Cath, Phamacia) has been used in 14 patients. The method of implantation and the advantages over conventional central venous catheters are discussed. The expense of the system necessitates careful patient selection.