Application of totally implantable venous access ports in chemotherapy for young children with malig-nant tumors / 中华临床营养杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize our experiences of applying totally implantable venous access ports ( TIVAP) in chemotherapy for young children with malignant tumors.Methods Between December 2011 and May 2015, 50 young children with malignant tumors were implanted with TIVAP in Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital for chemotherapy.A retrospective review was conducted with their clinical records, focusing on success rate, clinical effect, and complications of TIVAP.Results The technical success rate was 100%with no intrao-perative complication such as puncture-related injury.In one case the device had to be adjusted through reopera-tion due to malposition of catheter tip.The port was removed in one case after 1 year due to infection.15 patients had the ports removed after the completion of chemotherapy.5 patients died due to the relapse and metastasis of tumor.29 patients are still using the port with no complications.Conclusion TIVAP is a safe device in young children, ensuring reliable vascular access for chemotherapy and improving patients'quality of life.