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Pocket hematoma is an acute, relatively common complication that may occur after totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) with an incidence ranging between 0% and 4.5%. A hematoma is assumed to be present if there is any palpable swelling of the TIVAD pocket exceeding the size of the device. The causes of the port hematoma may be intraoperative or postoperative. Intraoperative causes may be the consequence of a defective technique. Postoperative causes may also be the pharmacological therapy. In the event of hematoma the use of the port should be delayed until resorption in order to avoid the risk of infection. In case of doubt, this complication should be sonographically confirmed.
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Toro, A., Di Carlo, I. (2012). Pocket Hematoma. In: Di Carlo, I., Biffi, R. (eds) Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2373-4_19
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