Anatomical Ultrasound Study of the Cephalic Vein in the Deltopectoral Groove in Oncological Patients Eligible for a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port

Background: Cephalic Vein Cutdown (CVC) in the Deltopectoral Groove (DG) is a simple surgical technique used for the insertion of pacemakers or Totally Implantable Venous Access Ports (TIVAP), with few intra-or postoperative complications. Due to possible anatomical variations, its success rate has reported to be lower than percutaneous ultrasound-guided techniques. The aim of this study is to describe the anatomy of the Cephalic Vein (CV) in the DG.