INTRODUCTION Venous ports provide a permanent, long-lasting and easy access to the central veins. These subcutaneously inserted systems have found application in the therapy of patients with oncological and chronic illnesses, and in treatment of children with hemophilia. During a planned continuous infusion of chemotherapy they increase patient comfort, reducing the risk of local inflammatory s...

Abstract Background Totally implantable central venous access devices (ports) have been available for over 10 years, but have not been achieved widespread use in pediatric oncology patients. Ports facilitate the administration of chemotherapy in children with cancer. Materials and Methods In this study, early complications of implantable central venous access devices in children with different ...

Five cases of atypical mycobacterial infection were encountered following laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in our surgical unit from 2012 to 2015. Few weeks after surgery the patient presented with erithematous indurated swelling on working port with discharge of pus and sinus formation .CECT of abdomen showed abscess formation at the site of mesh and sinus extending extraperitoneally up to ...

Peripherally inserted venous ports fracture with embolization in patients who received chemotherapy is a serious and rare complication, and few cases have been reported in children. We report a successful endovascular technique using a snare for retrieving broken peripherally inserted venous ports in a child for chemotherapy. Catheter fragments may cause complications such as cardiac perforatio...

BACKGROUND Adipose tissue is a source of stromal and vascular cells suitable for regenerative medical applications. Cell recovery depends on several factors, including the characteristics of the cannula used to harvest tissue. OBJECTIVES The authors assess whether aspiration of superficial layers of adipose tissue performed with a microcannula, rather than a standard cannula, allows for impro...

BACKGROUND When managing patients who require repeated venous access, gaining a viable intravenous route has been problematic. To improve the situation, various studies on techniques for venous access have been conducted. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical results of complications following totally implanted central venous access port (TICVAP) insertion. METHODS A retrospective...

PURPOSE We evaluated the characteristics of central venous port (CVP)-related infection with microbiological assessments in patients with malignant tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a prospective setting, patients with CVP for the treatment of malignant tumors were enrolled in this study. The incidence of CVP-related infection during three months was determined. Microbiological surveillance fr...

OBJECTIVE. To present and evaluate initial perioperative experience with a new surgical treatment for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence. Method: Between May 2008 and December 2010, an adjustable, hydraulic substitute sphincter system (ATOMS) was implanted in a series of 120 patients. In 105 of these 120 procedures, implantation was carried out using an outside-in technique. Adjustments vi...

BACKGROUND Capsule related complications are common following pediatric cataract surgery. We report a new technique of multiple anterior capsulorhexisotomies after lens aspiration and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. METHODS After performing automated lens aspiration, an IOL was implanted into the capsular bag. A bent 26 gauge needle was introduced through one side port and multiple small...