Korean Journal of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology  2004;11(2):271-275

Disconnection and Migration of Totally Implanted Vascular Access Devices in Three Pediatric Oncology Patients.

Ji Yoon KIM 1 ; Myung Chul HYUN ; Sang Bum LEE ; Kun Soo LEE

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Keywords

Totally implanted vascular access device; Complication; Disconnection and migration

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

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.