Reformed method of percutaneous port-catheter system implantation via femoral artery

Objective: To introduce the techniques of reformed method of percutaneous port-catheter system implantation via femoral artery with evaluation of its safety and advantages. Methods: 60 cases of mid and advance staged malignant tumors received percutaneous port-catheter system implantation via femoral artery by the reformed method. Results: Technical success was achieved in all cases and all procedures were completed within 30 minutes. Complications included one case of delayed healing, three catheter occlusion, two catheter dislodgement and one catheter induced infection. Conclusion: Reformed method of percutaneous port-catheter system implantation via femoral artery is not only feasible and safe, but also it can reduce the occurrence of complications. (authors)