PORTAS 2, Comparing Venae Sectio Versus Punction of Vena Subclavia for Insertion of a Totally Implantable Access Port

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Venae Sectio Versus Punction of Vena Subclavia for Insertion of a Totally Implantable Access Port

The purpose of this trial is to investigate if the success rate of punction the vena subclavia (99% in retrospective studies) will be 15% higher than the success rate of venae sectio (80% in retro and prospective studies) for implantation of a totally implantable access ports.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age equal or greater than 18 years
• Patients scheduled for primary elective implantation of TIAP

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participation in another clinical trial which could interfere with the primary endpoint of this study
• Lack of compliance
• Impaired mental state or language problem
• Patients with known allergy to contrast agent