The entire procedure takes less than 10 minutes to perform. Watch Dr. Harris perform a Port-A-Cath surgery on a recent patient.

What is a Port-A-Cath?

A device used to draw blood and give treatments, including intravenous fluids, drugs, or blood transfusions. The port is placed under the skin, usually in the chest. It is attached to a catheter (a thin, flexible tube) that is guided (threaded) into a large vein above the right side of the heart called the superior vena cava. A port-a-cath may stay in place for months or years. View source

How is a Port-A-Cath Placed?

A port-a-cath, also referred to as a port, is an implanted device which allows easy access to a patient’s veins. A port-a-cath is surgically-inserted completely beneath the skin and consists of two parts – the port and the catheter. View source