Complications d'un dispositif intraveineux implantable pour chimiothérapie dans les cancers des voies aérodigestives supérieures

Our study suggests that: (1) complications are rare provided careful implantation and manipulation methods are followed by health personnel; (2) surgical cephalic cut-down is a very reliable method; and 3) antibiotic prophylaxis or long-term anticoagulant medications are not mandatory.