A case of percutaneous retrieval of a catheter without a free end that was fractured during a totally implantable venous access port removal

Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAPs) are widely used for chemotherapy and other purposes in patients with cancer. Their convenience and safety make them ideal for long-term use. However, sometimes there are cases in which TIVAPs remain in the vessel following the completion of long-term...

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Main Authors: Sho Sosogi, MD, Hirotaka Kato, MD, Takashi Hasegawa, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-09-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043323003382