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Introduction: In an observational and retrospective study we wish to demonstrate that the performance of Preoperative Ultrasound prior to implantation of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) using Cephalic Vein Cut-down (CVC) improves the success rate and reduces complications. Method: Between 2008 and 2018, 860 Cephalic Veins (CV) were studied preoperatively with Ultrasound. The Cephalic Vein was not suitable with a diameter less than or equal to 3.3mm. Diameters, procedure times, success rate, follow-ups and complications were studied. Results: An Ultrasound was performed on 860CV, 146 (16.9%) were ruled out for implantation for various reasons. Of the 714CV to study, they belonged to 681 patients (63.3% women), with a mean age of 60.5 years (19-87). Age and colon neoplasia were significantly higher in males (p |
