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TIVAPS complications for removal.
| Complications | No. |
|---|---|
| Total | 82 |
| Intraoperative (n=5) | |
| Hemothorax | 2 |
| Lymphatic fistula | 1 |
| Primary dislocation | 2 |
| Early (n=10) | |
| Pocket infection | 5 |
| Fibrin formation | 3 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 2 |
| Late (n=67) | |
| Catheter fracture at the lock | 4 |
| Catheter fracture at the site of puncture | 3 |
| Pinch-off syndrome | 6 |
| Port-related bacteraemia | 15 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 8 |
| Fibrin formation | 15 |
| Extravasation | 13 |
| Rejection reaction | 3 |
TIVAPS, totally implantable venous access port systems.
