J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg.
2006 Dec;12(2):238-243.
Catheter Embolism during Chemoport Removal
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- 1Devision of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea. sckim@amc.seoul.kr
- 2Department of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Chemoport is widely used in pediatric surgery field. But various complications can occur during the process of insertion or removal of chemoport. Surgeons must be familiar with the treatment of these complications. We had one catheter cuts off during chemoport removal, become a catheter embolism. Interventional radiologic removal was successful. Verifying the length of removed catheter and careful observation of the catheter tip during removal procedure is important to prevent the possibility of catheter embolus. Radiologic intervention was accessible to remove the retained catheter.
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