Interventional radiology · Karlsruhe

Ports and venous access

Permanent vascular access can facilitate repeated infusions and longer-term ones Treatments.

Procedures based on individual medical indications and interdisciplinary planning.

Procedural summary

Venous port insertion and removal
PICC and midline catheters
Tunnelled central venous catheters
Catheter change and functional control
Recanalization before establishing access
Retrieval of fractured catheter fragments

Select suitable access

Treatment duration, required medication, vascular anatomy and care requirements determine the choice of access. Placement may be guided by ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

Care and possible complications

Infections, thrombosis and mechanical problems can occur. In the case of redness, pain, fever or functional problems, a medical examination is necessary.

Treatment is based on your findings and personal treatment goals. We discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with you during an individual informed consent consultation.

Consultation and preparation

Bring existing doctor’s letters, image data, and a current medication plan. Change medications please only after medical consultation. We discuss benefits, risks and alternatives with you.

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