Procedure
Port Placement
A procedure that places a small device under the skin connected to a vein, used for chemotherapy, infusions and blood draws.
Also called: chemo port, implanted port, port insertion, port-a-cath
Who Can Help with Port Placement?
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Surgical Oncologists
A surgeon who removes tumors and treats cancer with surgery.
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
Where Practices List Port Placement
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Melbourne, FL (9)
- Houston, TX (5)
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General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about port placement and what is right for you.