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Table 2 Definitions of perioperative complications.

From: Protocol of an expertise based randomized trial comparing surgical Venae Sectio versus radiological Puncture of Vena Subclavia for insertion of Totally Implantable Access Port in oncological patients

Pneumothorax

Radiological findings

Hematothorax

Radiological findings or sonografic findings

Intraoperative lesion of nerves

Clinical diagnosis or EMG findings

Dislocation of the catheter or the port chamber

Radiological finding

Intolerance of contrast agent

Any allergic reaction of contrast agent which requires any application of drugs