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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-11 | Issue-04
Spontaneous Catheter Fracture with Embolization: A rare complication of Totally Implantable Subclavian Venous Catheter
Y. El Badri, A. L’kbir, B. Boutakioute, A. El Hajjami, M. Ouali, N. Cherif Idrissi Ganouni
Published: April 25, 2023 | 57 61
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2023.v11i04.063
Pages: 671-674
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Abstract
Totally Implantable venous access insertion has become routinely involved in the treatment of patients in oncology, However, certain complications are associated with the use of these devices: catheter migration with embolization, pinch-off sign. We report a case of successful extraction of an embolized distal portion of the Catheter from left pulmonary artery.