Port-a-Cath fracture and migration in paediatric cancer patients: incidence and management at a tertiary care centre - a 15-year experience.

Amr ElgehinyKhaled GhanemHaytham Bou HusseinMohamed AhmedMostafa AbohelwaMohsen AboelellaMohamed MohamedFadi F BitarMiguel AbboudSamir AkelAghiad Al-KutoubiGhina FakhriMariam T Arabi

Published in: Cardiology in the young (2020)

Fracture and migration of chemoport catheter is a rare complication of uncertain aetiology and with potentially serious consequences. Percutaneous retrieval, done by experienced cardiologist or interventional radiologist, is the first choice for management of this complication as it is considered as a safe and effective approach.

Keyphrases

tertiary care
emergency department
ultrasound guided
intensive care unit
risk factors
hip fracture
radiofrequency ablation