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

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Balkanay O. O., DEMİRYAS S.

Northern clinics of Istanbul, vol.6, no.3, pp.279-283, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 6 Issue: 3
• Publication Date: 2018
• Doi Number: 10.14744/nci.2018.76992
• Journal Name: Northern clinics of Istanbul
• Page Numbers: pp.279-283
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: One of the leading venous access methods in chemotherapy is the use of a venous port catheter (VPC). An open surgical or ultrasound-guided technique can be performed. In our study, the VPC placement via both of these techniques was compared.