Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the clinical feasibility, safety, and long-term prognosis of totally implantable venous access ports (TIAP) in non-tumor patients aged ≥ 80 years, identify the risk factors for unplanned removal of the port, and provide a basis for clinical decision-making.
Methods The clinical data of 52 non-tumor patients aged ≥ 80 years who received TIAP from January 2018 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Univariate and multivariate COX regression analyses were conducted to identify the independent risk factors for unplanned removal of the port.
Results Demographic characteristics and surgical-related factors did not significantly affect the retention of the catheter. In patients with a cardiac pacemaker, 75.0% achieved lifelong retention of the TIAP.
Conclusion TIAP is safe and feasible for use in elderly non-tumor patients. Even in patients with a cardiac pacemaker, it can be used as a long-term venous access option; it has a high lifelong retention rate and a low complication rate, which can effectively reduce the pain of repeated punctures for patients and is worthy of clinical promotion.
Key words:
Aged, 80 and over,
Totally Implanted Access Ports,
Non-Oncological Patients,
Pacemaker,
Long-Term Retention
Jiahui Ye, Jianwei Zhang, Zhaoxia Ge, Yanting Shen, Huizhen Ma, Fang Fang, Yin Zhang. Analysis of the long-term safety and risk factors of fully implantable infusion ports in elderly non-tumor patients[J]. Chinese Journal of Operative Procedures of General Surgery(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(02): 191-194.