Volume 65 Number 4 September 1998	back to contents

Complications of Subcutaneous Injection Ports	289
Francis A. Dysarz. III, Michael A. Fiorillo, and Paul G. Davidson

ABSTRACT
Subcutaneous injection ports have become widely used for patients who require prolonged central venous access. Complications of their placement and use are well documented in the existing literature. We report two previously undocumented complications occurring in Port-a-Cath® units, and suggest methods to lessen the likelihood of recurrence of these problems.

KEY WORDS
subcutaneous injection ports, vascular access, complications, Port-a-Cath®, Infuse-a-Port®

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