The complication and management of percutaneous intra-arterial femoral port-catheter system implatation

Objective To evaluate the cause and treatment of complication of percutaneous intra-arterial femoral port-catherter system(PCS) implatation. Methods Two hundreds and two patients with malignant tumors in the thorax, abdomen, pelvis and limbs were treated by using chemotherapy and lipiodol embolization via PCS. The related complications rate was 17.3%(35/202). Results The complication included incision infection delayed healing, and wound dehiscence 17.1%(6/35); local hemorrhage 5.7%(2/35); falling down and detachment of catheter of PCS 5.71%(2/35) and 2.86%(1/35) respectively loosening 2.86%(1/35) and changing direction 2.86%(1/35). The indwelling catheter blockage was 31.4%(11/35) and migrating of catheter tip was 28.6%(10/35). Most of these cases were recovered after appropriate management without any fatal and serious outcomes. Conclusions The Technique of percutaneous intra-arterial femoral port-catheter system implantation is safe and reliable. The related complication is slight and easy for management.