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   ocr: Hickman OT Broviac Catheter Implantable Ports Double-lumen catheter easily Double-lumen available but inserted port is large Regular maintenance requirements Minimal maintenance Wound care No dressings Heparin flushing Monthly heparin flushing Restricts some activities, like Cosmetically superior swimming minimal interference with life-style Maximum reliability for safe, Best suited for intermittent continuous intravenous therapy or maintenance and blood sampling chemotherapy; require access with needle Higher maintenance costs Higher initial costs Easy to ICIOve Require second procedure to I ...