Refill Procedures of Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems With a Recessed Fill Port on the Pump Surface: A Prospective Comparison Study of Ultrasound‐Guided vs. Blind Refill Technique

Structural differences of implantable drug delivery systems (IDDSs) might have an impact on the efficiency of needle access to the reservoir fill port (RFP). The aim of this study was to assess the efficiency of RFP needle access with an ultrasound (US)‐guided vs. a blind refill technique in IDDSs with a Recessed RFP (Recessed‐RFP‐IDDS).

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