SVC port catheter tip confirmation: quantified formula for intravascular catheter length versus anatomic landmark reference

Adequate tip location is crucial for intravenous port implantation because it can minimize catheter-related complications. Adequate tip location cannot be observed directly and needs to be confirmed by imaging tools. A quantified intravascular catheter length formula has been proposed and we attempt to compare its clinical effectiveness with anatomic landmark references.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - May 6, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Ching-Yang Wu, Jui-Ying Fu, Ching-Feng Wu, Ming-Ju Hsieh, Chi-Tsung Wen, Chia-Hui Cheng, Yun-Hen Liu, Po-Jen Ko Tags: Clinical Research, Basic Science Source Type: research