Figure 1

Cancer type for port catheter Implantation_
| Type | Number | Age at implantation |
|---|---|---|
| % | Range, years | |
| Gastrointestinal tract cancer | 42 | 29–78 |
| Lung cancer | 24 | 54–82 |
| Haematological malignancies | 20 | 16–76 |
| Gynaecological cancers | 12 | 31–70 |
| Others | 4 | 43–68 |
Complications of port catheter_
| Number | |
|---|---|
| Early complications | 10 |
| Haematoma | 2 |
| Pneumothorax | 6 |
| Malposition | 2 |
| Late complications | 14 |
| Thrombosis | 8 |
| Infection | 4 |
| Kinking | 2 |