• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.51 no.5
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• pp.333-337
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• 2018

Background: Pinch-off syndrome (POS) is a rare complication after totally implantable venous access device (TIVAD) implantation. In cancer patients, it is important to prevent this rare complication and to recognize it early if it does occur. We present a case series of POS after TIVAD implantation and the results of a literature search about this complication. Methods: From July 2006 to December 2015, 924 permanent implantable central venous catheter implantation procedures were performed. The most common indication was vascular access for chemotherapy. Results: POS occurred in 5 patients in our clinic. Two patients experienced POS within 2 weeks, and the other 3 patients were admitted to department of surgery, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine at 6 to 14 months following implantation. The catheters were found to be occluded during medication administration, and all patients complained of serious pain. The transected fragments of the catheters had migrated to the heart. They were successfully removed under angiography with a single-loop snare. Conclusion: POS is a serious complication after TIVAD implantation. It is important to be aware of this possibility and to make an early diagnosis in order to prevent complications such as drug extravasation and occlusion events.

• Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
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• v.28 no.2
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• pp.129-131
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• 2012

셀딩거 방법을 이용한 TIVAD 삽입 시 신경손상으로 인하여 성대마비가 발생할 가능성은 아주 낮은 것으로 알려져 있다. 본원에서 셀딩거 방법을 이용한 TIVAD 삽입 후 우측 성대마비가 발생한 18세 남아환자에서 초음파 검사를 시행하여 미주신경의 손상을 확인한 증례가 있어 보고하고자 한다.