Comparison of Transverse and Longitudinal Incisions for Venous Access Port Placement
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to assess whether the direction of skin incision affects pain within the first 24 hours, patient comfort 7 days after the procedure, procedure time, and the occurrence of early complications related to vascular port implantation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: Age \> 18 and \< 80 years Informed consent Need for central venous access port implementation under local anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: Impaired blood clotting Ongoing antiplatelet drugs therapy, except acetylsalicylic acid Trauma or surgical past history on both shoulder girdles Known central venous thrombosis (subclavian vein, upper vena cava) Known pneumothorax Chronic opioid use Septic state Agranulocytosis