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1rarebird · 08-17-2010, 05:57 PM

These ports have been in use for quite some time, according to what my onc. told me. So I am wondering what are the statistics of bio-film induced complications from the use of a port.

I also recently ask my surgeon how long he has seen ports left in his patients, and were they (the ports) slimy messes when he finally took them out. He told that he has removed ports from a few patients where the devices had been in for over 5 years. He told me the ports and catheters were "not bad" in growth accumulations. He was not concerned about me leaving mine in for a few years if that is what I want to do. Just one honest surgeon's opinion, but he has had significant experience with ports.

bird

08-17-2010, 05:57 PM	#8
1rarebird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: TN Posts: 175	Re: Lani...biofilms and ports? These ports have been in use for quite some time, according to what my onc. told me. So I am wondering what are the statistics of bio-film induced complications from the use of a port. I also recently ask my surgeon how long he has seen ports left in his patients, and were they (the ports) slimy messes when he finally took them out. He told that he has removed ports from a few patients where the devices had been in for over 5 years. He told me the ports and catheters were "not bad" in growth accumulations. He was not concerned about me leaving mine in for a few years if that is what I want to do. Just one honest surgeon's opinion, but he has had significant experience with ports. bird __________________ Male Breast Cancer, DX 5/15/09, IDC, STAGE 1, 1.7 cm, HER2+++, ER+(95%)/PR+(75%), Ki67 40%, grade 3, 0/5 nodes, TX: mastectomy, TCH finished 7/19/10, radiation 6 wks., Tamoxifen on going, bisphosphonate 24 mos.