“…The ultrasound guided puncture of veins and fluoroscopic positioning of the catheter tip result in safe implantation procedures and a reduction in immediate complications that may include pneumothorax, arterial puncture, and hematoma formation (4)(5)(6)(7). However, the malfunction of TICVPs (inability to infuse and/or the regurgitation of fluid) is still an important factor that interrupts the use of the device (8).…”