An evaluation of totally implanted venous access systems inserted in 163 consecutive children with cancer is reported. From 1988 to 1994, 180 subcutaneous ports were inserted in children more than 1 year old. Initial diagnosis was acute leukaemia (n=79), non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (n=33), and solid tumour (n=51 (Arch Dis Child 1995; 72: 325-329)
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