A patient guide to preparing for implanted port placement — pre-operative instructions, what happens on the day of surgery, anesthesia options, recovery, incision care, and when the port can first be used.
What patients need to know about implanted port removal — why ports are removed, what the procedure involves, what to expect during recovery, and wound care after removal.
A complete patient guide to living with an implanted port — how the port works, what port access feels like, home care between uses, activity and bathing, warning signs, and when to seek help.