Percutaneous intervention to correct central venous port catheter malposition

Perfusion. 2018 Jul;33(5):404-406. doi: 10.1177/0267659117747376. Epub 2017 Dec 11.

Abstract

The use of central venous port access is increasing due to the requirements of multimodal intravenous therapy.1 However, catheter malposition in smaller veins can lead to vein thrombosis, phlebitis and pain. Herein, we report our experience with the use of percutaneous interventions to correct migrated port catheter malposition. Minimally invasive percutaneous interventional correction of malposition could be an alternative to extraction and re-implantation of malpositioned port catheters.

Keywords: malposition; percutaneous intervention; pigtail; port catheter; snare; venous thrombosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / methods*
  • Central Venous Catheters / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Subclavian Vein / surgery
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology