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Port-a-Cath, venous access Vienna, Dr. Andreas Selberherr

Treatment of generalized cancer, malnutrition, long-term antibiotic therapy, and other systemic diseases may require central venous access. Such a port-a-cath is implanted during a short inpatient stay.

  • Personal care
  • Informed consent
  • Explanation of options/alternatives
  • Surgical tumor treatment
How long can a port-a-cath remain implanted?

As long as the port-a-cath does not cause any problems (local discomfort, infections) and is potentially still being used, it can remain in the body; there is no maximum “durability”.