Catheter migration, represents a rare, mechanical complication following the use of totally implantable venous devices. A case, in which the catheter was inserted into the right internal jugular vein by percutaneous route, without radiological control, is described. Following the chemotherapy infusion drugs, the patient developed a catheter displacement and subcutaneous extravasation. Etiological hypotheses and modalities of prevention are discussed.

Catheter migration of a totally implantable venous device. A rare mechanical complication. [Migrazione del catetere di un sistema totalmente impiantabile. Una rara complicanza meccanica]

DI CARLO, Isidoro;LA GRECA, Gaetano;RUSSELLO, Domenico;
2000-01-01

Abstract

Catheter migration, represents a rare, mechanical complication following the use of totally implantable venous devices. A case, in which the catheter was inserted into the right internal jugular vein by percutaneous route, without radiological control, is described. Following the chemotherapy infusion drugs, the patient developed a catheter displacement and subcutaneous extravasation. Etiological hypotheses and modalities of prevention are discussed.
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