A port placement is performed under a local or a general anesthesia. It usually takes less than one hour. A small incision is made at the planned site for the port and a pocket for the port is made. The vein is accessed and the port tubing is threaded into position and checked with fluoroscopy.
Definition of conduit. 1 : a natural or artificial channel through which something (as a fluid) is conveyed a conduit for rainwater. 2 archaic : fountain. 3 : a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables.
Full Definition of CONDUIT. 1. : a natural or artificial channel through which something (as a fluid) is conveyed. 2. archaic: fountain. 3. : a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables.4. See conduit defined for English-language learners.ull Definition of CONDUIT. 1. : a natural or artificial channel through which something (as a fluid) is conveyed. 2. archaic: fountain. 3. : a pipe, tube, or tile for protecting electric wires or cables.