@article{QIMS10723,
author = {Mirela Mery and Stéphanie Palengat and Romaric Loffroy and Magali Vernet and Pascal Matet and Violaine Cherblanc},
title = {Fracture and atypical migration of an implantable central venous access device},
journal = {Quantitative Imaging in Medicine and Surgery},
volume = {6},
number = {3},
year = {2016},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Distal embolization of a fractured indwelling central catheter is a rare complication. The pinch-off syndrome (POS) should be known, prevented and early detected. We present a case in which further radiological exams were required to find the fragmented catheter with an atypical migration, requiring local surgery for removing. After chest and abdominal CT scan, neck X-ray, and heart echography, the catheter was found on the lower limbs X-ray on the internal side of right knee corresponding to a location of saphenous vein. Implanted catheters should be removed after completion of treatment and the integrity of the system should be monitored. To avoid POS, a catheter must be inserted into the subclavian vein as laterally as possible.},
issn = {2223-4306}, url = {https://qims.amegroups.org/article/view/10723}
}