Port Placement

Port Placement Procedure

We specialize in the port placement procedure for patients in Richmond, Houston, Rosenberg, Wharton, Fulshear, Brookshire, Sealy, Victoria, Sugar Land, TX, and surrounding areas. This minimally invasive procedure involves placing a small port under the skin to provide easy and reliable access to veins for medication administration, blood draws, or other medical needs. Our experienced team ensures precise placement and provides thorough care to make the process as comfortable and efficient as possible, helping you manage your treatment with minimal disruption.

Port Placement Procedure

Port Placement

Ports are implanted IVs through which chemo and other medications can be administered, labs can be drawn and dye for imaging studies can be injected.

Ports are usually placed under the skin of the upper right chest where they can stay in place for several years, or a few months – depending on the needs of the patient.

With the patient on their back on an X-ray table, and after a local anesthetic is applied and sedation, an incision is made at the base of the neck to access the vein where the catheter will be placed and another incision is made on your chest to place the port.

Once the catheter is in position, the port is ready to use right away. The incision is closed with absorbable stitches and covered with skin glue.

This is a minimally-invasive procedure which takes about 20-minutes, can be done with or without sedation at our facility. Recovery time is minimal.

If you need a port placement procedure, don’t hesitate to contact Leg Pain Clinic today to schedule your consultation. Serving Richmond, Houston, Rosenberg, Wharton, Fulshear, Brookshire, Sealy, Victoria, and Sugar Land TX, and beyond we are here to offer expert care and support throughout the process. Reach out now to take the first step towards a smoother and more effective treatment experience!

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