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(venous access device) surgically implanted.
Ports and catheters are implanted under
local anesthetic in an operating room,
although general anesthetic may sometimes
be used.
A port is essentially a small chamber
placed under the skin, usually near the
shoulder. The chamber connects to a small
tube inserted in a vein and threaded through
it into larger veins. Access to the port is
easy for the person injecting the drug and
avoids the pain and discomfort often
associated with intravenous injections.