DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2022.v08i03.002

Pages: 128-130

Introduction: TIVAPs (totally implanted venous access ports) are indicated for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, or long-term antibiotic therapy. However, the fracture and migration of a TIVAP catheter into pulmonary arteries internal jugular vein is an extremely unusual but potentially serious consequence [1]. Case report: We report a case indentified with a spontaneous fracture and migration of catheter of a TIVAP into the right pulmonary arteriae after chemotherapy for gastric cancer and successfully retrieved by percutaneous endovascular approach. Conclusion: We reviewed the literature as well as the most recent guidelines and recommendations in order to describe the clinico-radiological aspects, potential causes, and methods for recognizing, managing, and preventing this problem.