Fracture of an Implantable Central Catheter Due to Pinch Off Syndrome.
- Author:
Jusik YUN
1
;
Sang Gi OH
;
Sang Yun SONG
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea. hanse72@medigate.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Catheter;
Fracture
- MeSH:
Catheterization, Central Venous;
Catheters;
Central Venous Catheters;
Parenteral Nutrition
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2008;41(4):504-507
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Implantable central venous catheters (Chemoport) are increasingly being used for vascular access, parenteral nutrition and administering chemotherapeutic agents. As with most invasive procedures, central venous catheterization is associated with numerous potential complications such as infection, thoromboembolism and occlusion. A rare but serous complication is the catheter fracture. We present here three cases of catheter fracture as a consequence of Pinch off syndrome, and we include a review of the relevant literature.
