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venous port

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venous port
A surgically implanted indwelling–eg, Port-A-Cath, subcutaneous device, consisting of a reservoir attached to plastic tubing in a large vein used to provide venous access for a period of wks


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A venous port was implanted, and 4 courses of rituximab (anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody) plus additional chemotherapy (cyclophosphamide, epirubicin, vicristine and prednisolone) were administered from December 2006 through May 2007.
Interventional radiologists --vascular experts who are uniquely skilled in using the vascular system to deliver targeted treatments via catheter throughout the body -- adapted conventional venous ports to use in the arterial circulation.
The venous port releases blood in the SVC and the arterial port draws blood from the right atrium.
 
 
 
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