Comparison of Venae Sectio vs. modified Seldinger Technique for Totally Implantable Access Ports; Portas-trial [ISRCTN:52368201]
2006

Comparison of Two Techniques for Implanting Access Ports

Sample size: 160 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Knebel P, Fröhlich B, Knaebel H-P, Kienle P, Luntz S, Buchler MW, Seiler CM

Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

Hypothesis

Is the modified Seldinger Technique more effective than the conventional Venae Sectio for implanting Totally Implantable Access Ports?

Conclusion

The study aims to determine which implantation technique has a higher success rate and fewer complications.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study will include 160 patients randomized intra-operatively.
  • Success rates of TIAP implantation techniques will be compared.
  • Primary endpoint is the success rate of the randomized technique.

Takeaway

This study is trying to find out which way of putting in a special medical port is better and safer for patients.

Methodology

A single-centre, randomized, controlled superiority trial comparing two TIAP implantation techniques.

Potential Biases

Potential biases in randomization and treatment allocation.

Limitations

The study is limited to a single center and may not be generalizable to all patient populations.

Participant Demographics

Patients aged 18 and older scheduled for primary elective TIAP implantation.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1745-6215-7-20

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