ArticleQuantitative imaging in medicine and surgery2026
Efficacy of preoperative venography in patients undergoing placement of totally implantable venous access ports.
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Background: Given the limitations of ultrasound-guided totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) placement in detecting venous abnormalities and predicting pinch-off syndrome, this study evaluates whether preoperative venography can improve surgical planning and reduce complications by identifying these anatomical risks prior to implantation. Methods: The retrospective study analyzed 479 cancer patients undergoing TIVAP implantation from January 2019 to December 2021. Patients received either preoperative venography (n=252) or conventional ultrasound guidance (n=227) to guide surgical planning. The venography group underwent venous assessment using digital subtraction angiography (DSA), with surgical decisions based on identified venous abnormalities and pinch-off syndrome simulation tests. Primary outcomes were the concordance rate between planned and executed surgical procedures and intraoperative complications. Statistical comparisons used Chi-squared or Fisher's exact tests, with significance set at P<0.05. Results: Venous anomalies were detected in 18% (46/252) of venography patients, which were strongly associated with ipsilateral surgery or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) placement (39.1% Conclusions: Preoperative venography has emerged as an indispensable tool in formulating judicious surgical strategies for the implantation of TIVAP, thereby preemptively mitigating unforeseen procedural alterations. Additionally, it affords a mechanism to assess the risk of pinch-off syndrome throughout the course of the procedure.
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