2023-11-30 19:55:57
After it was announced that the Mexican host has finished a battle against breast cancer, Jimena Pérez ‘La Choco’ returned to the hospital for a new surgery.
Recently, the famous host worried her fans again after announcing that she would go back to the operating roomdays after revealing that she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Let us remember that the celebrity shared that he made his last chemotherapy just a few days ago, since a few months ago he received the diagnosis which is why he decided to move away from the television program in which he participated.
It was just a few hours ago that the TV host, La Choco returned to the hospital for a new surgery to remove a device he used when fighting against breast cancer.
Jimena Pérez mentioned that it was a device called “port a cath“, which would have to go back into an operating room to remove it.
The Mexican artist shared that she did not present any risk to her health, as she managed to withdraw quickly.
Choco returns to the hospital for new surgery. Photo: iStock
“To all the people who are asking me about my surgery this morning, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everything went well, the truth is that it was much faster than the placement,” shared the presenter.
After it was revealed that La Choco returned to the hospital for a new surgeryyou are probably wondering what the function of this device is and here we share it with you.
What is a port-a-cath and what is it used for?
A “port a cath” is a device that has the function of allowing the venous access permanent with which medications or nutrients can be administered, as well as to perform blood extraction to avoid further discomfort to the patient.
Where is the port-a-cath placed?
In accordance with National Cancer Institutethe device is placed under the skin, in most cases it is installed on the right side of the chest.
Choco returns to the hospital for new surgery. Photo: iStock
The catheter, known to be a thin tube and flexible, it is introduced to the superior vena cava, which is a large vein located on the right side of the heart.
How long does a port-a-cath last?
It has been revealed that a “port a cath“It is capable of lasting for several years, and when a treatment ends it can be kept for a while, however, it is very important to go to a specialist doctor for more information.
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