Variable | Anatomic Landmark Method (n = 63) | Ultrasound-Guidance method (n = 41) |
Age (year) | 49.38 ± 12.2 | 47.78 ± 12.05 |
Sex (female/male ratio) | 49.14 | 38.3 |
Duration of port placement (days) | 11.05 ± 6.99 | 4.59 ± 1.68 |
Malignancy | ||
Breast | 40 (63.5%) | 30 (73.52%) |
Gastrointestinal | 11 (17.5%) | 6 (14.6%) |
Other cases | 12 (19%) | 5 (12.2%) |
Site of port placement | ||
Right jugular | 46 (73%) | 31 (75.6%) |
Left jugular | 12 (19%) | 10 (24.4%) |
Right subclavian | 3 (4.8%) | - |
Left subclavian | 2 (3.2%) | - |