Original Article

Embedding Exposed Subcutaneous Venous Ports in the Pectoral Muscle: A Practical and Stable Technique for Coverage

10.14235/bs.2017.927

  • Osman KELAHMETOĞLU
  • Ahmet DEMİR
  • Çağlayan YAĞMUR
  • Yener DEMİRTAŞ
  • Ethem GÜNEREN

Received Date: 09.03.2016 Accepted Date: 09.05.2016 Bezmialem Science 2017;5(2):64-67

Objective:

The aim of this study was to present our experience in embedding exposed subcutaneous venous ports in the pectoral muscle.

Methods:

In this study, six patients who consulted between January 2006 and November 2013 for exposed subcutaneous venous ports were retrospectively evaluated. The ports were placed in the pectoral muscle.

Results:

The patients were followed up for 4–9 months. Oncologic chemotherapies were initiated at the end of the third week after surgery.

Conclusion:

With the results of our preliminary observations, we believe that embedding exposed subcutaneous venous ports in the pectoral muscle is a practical and safe method for cachectic patients.

Keywords: Subcutaneous venous port, port exposition, pectoral muscle