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The use of totally implantable venous access devices in radiology may be associated with a number of complications, including occlusion of the system, infection, extravasation of contrast media into the soft tissues, sub-intimal venous or myocardial injection, or serious damage to the device itself due to the high-pressure administration of contrast medium by automatic injectors (so-called “power injectors”). In this chapter state-of-the-art knowledge on this topic is presented; results of experimental and clinical studies are fully discussed, focusing on preventive measures and educational needs.
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Biffi, R. (2012). Power Technology: How to Safely Use Ports and Central Catheters to Deliver Contrast Medium in Radiology Procedures. In: Di Carlo, I., Biffi, R. (eds) Totally Implantable Venous Access Devices. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2373-4_34
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