[Complications with totally implantable venous access device. A retrospective of 116 cases].

Objective: To evaluate the complications related to implantation and use of totally implantable venous access devices (TIVAD).

Methods: Retrospective study based on 116 TIVAD involving 113 adult patients (93M/20F, mean age 59 years). The implantation was achieved under local anaesthesia (69% of cases) and under general anaesthesia (31% of cases).