Korean J Pediatr Hematol Oncol.
2004 Oct;11(2):271-275.
Disconnection and Migration of Totally Implanted Vascular Access Devices in Three Pediatric Oncology Patients
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. kslee@knu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Totally implanted vascular access devices are excellent for delivering chemotherapeutic agents and prolonged intravenous infusions in patients with cancer. Catheter disconnection and migration are rare but potentially serious complications of these widely used devices. Retrieval of the migrated fragment is generally indicated but may not be possible. We hereby report three cases of catheter disconnection and migration of totally implanted vascular access devices into the heart along with the review of literatures.
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