Retrospective Analysis of Totally Implantable Venous Access Ports which was Performed using the Patient’s Height as a Guide, and the Effect of Catheter Tip Position on Complications

Objective: Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) provide safe and com-fortable venous access for chemotherapy. This study evaluates the reliability of Lum's measurement technique for central venous catheter tip positioning and its impact on complications. Methods: Clinical and radiologic data of 297 patients under-going TIVAP implantation were analyzed. The primary endpoint was optimal catheter tip positioning (within 2 cm above to 1 cm below the cavoatrial junction) and its effect on complications. Secondary endpoints included the impact of catheterization site and tip position relative to the carina. Results: =0.024). Conclusion: Positioning the catheter tip below the carina and preferring IJV as the first-choice catheterization site may reduce complications.