Hi
I am not familiar with the vita port brand of Port. I have a friend that  has a 6 mo.  old recently diagnosed with retino blastoma.  She had a Vitaport place a to receive chemo . The port came apart at the hub after one treatment.  The oncologist wanted it replaced the next day. The surgeon  just reconnected  the tubing  and put in more stitches  to secure the port. He said it probably happened when the mom lifted the baby.  She is  worried that it will happen again and is afraid to left the baby.  She scoops her up but is still worried.  I am not familiar with this brand of port  Is it that fragile in small children.?  Can it happen again. Can any Peds nurse advise me? (Ann Marie Frey  or Darcy in Ohio ?  Please mail me privately with any response. I just want to reassure my friend . Having to deal with chemo is more than enough thanks for your help in advance.
Marcia in Indy

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