Follow up of utility and value of totally implantable chemotherapy catheter in 233 brazilian patients receiving chemotherapy to treat cancer.

the results show that catheter flow was satisfactory in all implant sites observed and emphasize the advantages of using a totally implanted catheter. This benefice happens due to the reduction of emotional factors that cause stress in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, as well as the reduction of trauma and discomfort experienced by patients during the infusion of peripheral chemotherapy.