In rare cases the implantation or use of a port-a-cath can be complicated by venous perforation or catheter-related infection. We describe a patient with these two complications resulting in Staphylococcus aureus mediastinitis. Removal of the device and prolonged antibiotic therapy cured the infection.
Keywords: Catheter-related infection; Mediastinitis; Port-a-cath; Post-radiation; Venous perforation.
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