Open AccessRandomized clinical trial of a modified Seldinger technique for open central venous cannulation for implantable access devices
Author(s) -
Knebel P.,
Fischer L.,
Huesing J.,
Hennes R.,
Büchler M. W.,
Seiler C. M.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1002/bjs.6457
Subject(s) - medicine , seldinger technique , confidence interval , randomized controlled trial , surgery , clinical endpoint , odds ratio , catheter
Totally implantable access ports (TIAPs) are often used for patients who need permanent venous access. The primary success rate using direct open insertion is about 80 per cent, so rescue strategies are needed. This study compared the primary success rates of standard open insertion and a modified Seldinger technique.