Comparison between internal jugular vein versus via axillary vein with single-incision for placement of implantable ports in cancer patients. Investigators are recruiting 240 patients and randomizing 120 for each arm. Primary outcome is early complications, until 30 days and secondary outcome late complications, between 30 days and 6 months. The follow-up is 12 months.

Brief Title

Comparison Between Internal Jugular Vein Versus Axillary Vein for Implantable Ports

Official Title

Internal Jugular Vein Versus Axillary Vein With Single-incision for Implantable Ports: a Prospective and Randomized Study.

Brief Summary

Comparison between internal jugular vein versus via axillary vein with single-incision for <br /> placement of implantable ports in cancer patients. Investigators are recruiting 240 patients <br /> and randomizing 120 for each arm. Primary outcome is early complications, until 30 days and <br /> secondary outcome late complications, between 30 days and 6 months. The follow-up is 12 <br /> months.

Detailed Description

Prospective and randomized trial comparing internal jugular vein versus via axillary vein
with single-incision for placement of implantable ports in cancer patients. Investigators are
recruiting 240 patients and randomizing 120 for each arm in a single center study at AC
Camargo Cancer Center. Every surgery is assisted by ultrasound and radioscopic and the
catheter is districath®, 8.5 French. Clinical assessment will be at 10 days and every 3
months after surgery. Primary outcome is early complications, until 30 days and secondary
outcome late complications, between 30 days and 6 months. The follow-up is 12 months.

Outcome Measures

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