A port can make intravenous chemotherapy easier on patients. Right after my stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis, something seemed odd: I was advised to have an immediate, voluntary surgery in order to get ...

Distraction methods, such as use of a stress ball, are simple and effective strategies for reducing perceived stress and pain in patients during port catheter needle insertion. Distraction methods are ...

Dr. Khurshid Guru answers the question: 'Catheter After Prostate Surgery?' March 16, 2009 -- Question: Why will I need a catheter after prostate surgery, and how long will I need it? Answer: You ...

A port-a-cath is a small medical appliance that is installed beneath the skin. It allows drugs or nutrients to be administered to the blood stream and is particular benefit to those whose veins are ...

A venous access port placement procedure will allow for easier administration of chemotherapy and blood collection. Chemotherapy can be harsh on the veins of the arms and hands. It can be inconvenient ...

Bone mineral density in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). Background: The aims of this prospective randomized study were two-fold: To estimate the incidence of overall venous thrombosis (VT) including ...

Blood clots can form easily after surgery. That’s why doctors are advised to use medications to prevent them. A new study, however, has found that use of a catheter remains a risk factor for ...

A doctor has performed a still-new procedure on a patient of the Queens Long Island Medical Group using catheters as an alternative to open heart surgery. Dr. Avini Thakore, director of cardiology for ...

Based on their simulations, the team fabricated a helical catheter the call Strategic Precision Infusion for Regional ...

Once the end of the catheter is inside the heart, a small surgical tool on its tip is used to perform the actual cardiac surgery. One problem lies in the fact that if the catheter is narrow enough to ...