Practical use of the central venous access port for contrast-enhanced CT: comparison with peripheral intravenous access regarding enhancement and safety.
Clin Radiol
; 79(3): 213-220, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38218706
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the efficacy of using the central venous (CV) port compared with peripheral intravenous access for contrast-material injection for contrast enhancement during the portal venous phase. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Patients were divided into three groups CV delay, CV routine, and peripheral access (PA) groups. Patients in the CV delay group underwent injection in the arm-down position with an additional delay, while those in the CV routine and PA groups underwent injections with the routine injection protocol for portal venous phase imaging. Contrast enhancement was evaluated by measuring the mean radiodensity (Hounsfield units) values for the aortic arch, abdominal aorta, inferior vena cava, portal vein, and spleen. The peak injection pressure was recorded and compared among the three groups.RESULTS:
No complications related to power injection were observed during 119 contrast-material injections performed using the CV port device. The CV delay group showed significantly lower radiodensity values than the PA group (165.7 ± 20.1 versus 181 ± 19 HU [p<0.01] for the portal vein); however, no significant differences in mean radiodensity values were observed between the CV routine and PA groups (p>0.05). The median peak injection pressure was 73.5, 67, and 47 psi in the CV delay, CV routine, and PA groups, respectively (p<0.01).CONCLUSION:
The CV port can be used for safe contrast-material injection while maintaining contrast enhancement on portal venous phase comparable to that achieved with peripheral intravenous access.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Cateterismo Venoso Central
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Radiol
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Reino Unido