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Fracture of an Implantable Central Catheter Due to Pinch Off Syndrome  

Yun, Ju-Sik (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Oh, Sang-Gi (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Suncheon St. Carollo Hospital)
Song, Sang-Yun (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Chonnam National University Medical School)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.41, no.4, 2008 , pp. 504-507 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Catheter; Fracture;
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