Prevalence of complications post insertion of Port-a-Cath® in the Hospital Central de Instituto de Previsión Social, 2019 to 2020

Abstract

Introduction: Port-a-Cath® type devices are generally indicated in cancer patients with prolonged chemotherapy treatment, antibiotic therapy,
transfusions of blood components. Complications related to the catheter can also occur that can lead to its malfunction. The objective of this research is to study the frequency of complications related to their placement. Methods: A retrospective descriptive observational study was conducted. A total of 337 patients with Port to Cath placement in the Central Hospital of the Social Security Institute of the year 2019-2020 were studied. Results: 106 (32%) correspond to the male sex and 231 (68%) to the female sex. Among the most frequent complications are reported: infection in 2.6%, catheter thrombosis in 0.8%. Conclusion: The Port to Cath type venous accesses are permanent implants that present a low incidence of complications, among the most frequent we find thrombosis and infection.