Chapter 4: Retrieval of central venous catheter fragment following portacath removal

  • Robert P. Allison
  • , Anna Maria Belli
  • , Joo Young Chun
  • , Raymond Chung
  • , Raj Das
  • , Andrew England
  • , Karen Flood
  • , Marie France Giroux
  • , Richard G. McWilliams
  • , Robert Morgan
  • , Nik Papadakos
  • , Jai V. Patel
  • , Raf Patel
  • , Uday Patel
  • , Lakshmi Ratnam
  • , Reddi Prasad Yadavali
  • , John Rose

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Abstract

This case describes retrieval of a retained segment of central line from an implanted port device. The variation in technique required for retrieval which may be influenced by the material of the retained fragment is also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationManaging Common Interventional Radiology Complications
Subtitle of host publicationA Case Based Approach
PublisherSpringer-Verlag London Ltd
Pages21-27
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781447155027
ISBN (Print)9781447155010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Central venous catheter
  • Complication
  • Foreign body retrieval
  • Snare

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