Open AccessRemoval of "ruptured" pulmonary artery infusion port catheter by pigtail catheter combined with gooseneck trap: A case report
Author(s) -
Guiqin Chen,
Yang Wu,
Kai-Fei Zhao,
Rongshu Shi
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i29.8820
Subject(s) - medicine , catheter , surgery , port (circuit theory) , jugular vein , internal jugular vein , anesthesia , radiology , engineering , electrical engineering
Implanted intravenous infusion port (IVAP) is indicated for patients undergoing chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition and long-term antibiotic treatment. Among their complications, the rupture and migration of the catheter of an IVAP via internal jugular vein represents a very rare but potentially severe condition.