Long-term totally implantable venous access port systems--one center experience.

Background: Implantable venous access ports are essential for patients requiring chronic venous access. The aim of this study was to determine securities, risks of complications and patients' satisfaction with using a port system.

Methods: Between April 2008 and May 2013, 220 consecutive patients (mean age: 53 ± 12 years; 155 female) were enrolled into this observational, single-centre study.