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Unicornkisses
9 years agoMember
What procedures can use my portacath?
I have a portacath inserted for chemo. Excellent for that as my hand veins are difficult to access. I have to go for a brain MRI / MRA on Friday, does anyone know if they can use the portacath if I n...
wendy_h67
9 years agoMember
Hi Unicornkisses, I live on the central coast also. I recently had a bone scan at a imaging company and asked the radiologist if they could use my port for the dye. He said he was trained to use a portacath but they only allowed to use them in a hospital situation. Wishing you all the best with your MRI.