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BackTable Vascular & Interventional
Ep. 396 How I Perform a Port Removal with Dr. Chris Beck
Dec 25, 2023
Dr. Chris Beck, a specialist in port removal procedures, discusses various techniques and considerations for efficient and pain-free removal. Topics include different indications for port removal, tips for the procedure, techniques for anesthesia, proper closure methods, and foreign body retrieval. Challenges with fractured ports are also mentioned.
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- The importance of being cautious not to cut the catheter and using wires for safe retrieval during port removal procedures.
- Strategies for dealing with stuck ports, including gentle traction and potentially accessing the groin for enhanced control, as well as the importance of thorough irrigation and potential closure techniques for infected ports.
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Summary of Podcast Episode: Port Removal Procedures
The podcast episode discusses the process of removing medi-ports or ports used for interventional and endovascular procedures. The main steps involved in port removal are outlined, including the importance of being cautious not to cut the catheter and using wires to aid in retrieval if necessary. The podcast also highlights the distinction between stuck ports and fractured ports, providing insights on strategies such as gentle traction, wire insertion, and potentially accessing from the groin to regain control. The topic of infected ports is also touched upon, discussing the necessity of thorough irrigation and potential closure techniques. Finally, the hosts briefly mention the presence of longitudinal tears in fractured ports and how wire insertion can aid in their retrieval.
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