Port-a-Cath Revision

Maintenance procedures on a port: patency check, declotting, fibrin sheath removal.

Venous Access

Port-a-Cath Revision

Synonyms : port check, port declotting, port stripping

Background

Port dysfunction (unable to infuse/aspirate) due to thrombus, fibrin sheath or malposition.

Procedure

Thrombolytic injection, fibrin sheath stripping catheter, or repositioning. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

Risks

Pulmonary embolism, infection, catheter rupture.

Recovery

Immediate functionality verification.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).