Ans. ChemoPorts titanium implanted port with peritoneal catheter is a totally implantable access device designed to provide repeated access to the peritoneal cavity for the delivery of medications and other fluids.*
Ans. Being a totally implantable access device, ChemoPorts are designed in a way that one can access peritoneal cavity repeatedly to deliver medicines or other fluids.*
Ans. Flushing the port can be done monthly.*
Ans. Yes, ChemoPorts are available in small sizes to facilitate implantation on younger patients.*
Ans. Yes, ChemoPorts are MRI compatible.*
Ans. In vesicant or irritant chemotherapy, ChemoPorts are preferred.*
Ans. In a random study, 92%of patients reported that post-port quality of life was improved.2
*Date on file.
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- Chernecky C (2001) Satisfaction versus dissatisfaction with venous access devices in outpatient oncology: a pilot study. In: Oncology nursing forum