Algorithm for management of stuck ports in pediatric patients: A case report

Introduction: Difficulty removing central venous ports in children is generally uncommon. We present a rare case of intraoperative difficulty with port removal that resulted in catheter breakage. Case presentation: An 18-year-old girl presented for port removal nearly six years after placement. The...

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Main Authors: Katherine C. Bergus, Andrew Klingele, Shruthi Srinivas, Peter C. Minneci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576624000113