[Migration of the catheter of a totally implantable venous system. A rare mechanical complication]

Minerva Chir. 2000 May;55(5):367-9.
[Article in Italian]

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / etiology
  • Foreign-Body Migration* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Infusion Pumps, Implantable* / adverse effects
  • Jugular Veins*
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Thoracic