Incidence of Symptomatic Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis in Respect to Subcutaneous Port Venous Access Site in Adults: A Retrospective Review

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Authors

Catherine Bark, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Alexsandra Biel, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Corinne G. Bowditch, William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Paul Bove, Corewell Health East
Jimmi Mangla, Corewell Health East

Description

Subcutaneous ports are an essential component of care in patients who require long-term central venous access and are commonly indicated for patients that require chemotherapy, infusions, intravenous (IV) antibiotics or frequent blood draws.1,2 The catheter of the subcutaneous port is commonly inserted through the subclavian vein and internal jugular vein via percutaneous insertion, or the external jugular vein and cephalic vein via surgical cutdown of the vein.

One of the most common port-related complications is venous thromboembolic (VTE) events with rates of symptomatic VTE as high as 13.6%.4,6–11 Patients with symptomatic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can present with symptoms of ipsilateral arm or neck swelling, pain, and erythema.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate of symptomatic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis based on the subcutaneous port venous access site.

Publication Date

5-2024

Keywords

Subcutaneous ports, chemotherapy, infusions, intravenous, catheter

Disciplines

Surgery

Recommended Citation

Bark C, Biel A, Bowditch CG, Bove P, Mangla J. Incidence of symptomatic upper extremity deep vein thrombosis in respect to subcutaneous port venous access site in adults: a retrospective review. Poster presented at: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Embark Capstone Colloquium; 2024 May; Rochester Hills, MI.

Comments

The Embark Capstone Colloquium at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester Hills, MI, May, 2024.