Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided placement of central venous port systems via the right internal jugular vein in elderly oncologic patients: our single-center experience and protocol.
CONCLUSION: Ultrasonography (US) has improved safety and effectiveness of port system placements. While routine post-procedural CXR seems avoidable, IF should be considered mandatory.
PMID: 27896794 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Canfora A, Mauriello C, Ferronetti A, Marte G, Di Maio V, Ciorra G, Esposito MG, Giuliano ME, Fregola G, Barra L, Cuzzovaglia S, Bottino V, Maida P Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research
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