Difficult Retrieval of a Broken Catheter From a Total Implantable Venous Access Device

James J Chen; Justin Y Teng; Sharad V Shetty

Difficult Retrieval of a Broken Catheter From a Total Implantable Venous Access Device

J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Jul;30(7):E55-E56.

Authors

James J Chen¹, Justin Y Teng, Sharad V Shetty

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiology, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Locked Bag 100, Palmyra DC, Perth, Western Australia 6961. James.Chen@health.wa.gov.au.

PMID: 29958178

Abstract

A broken TIVAD catheter segment was discovered lodged within the right ventricle of a man presenting with chest pain. The catheter removal is detailed.

Keywords: EN Snare device; TIVAD; complications; endovascular retrieval.

Publication types

Case Reports
Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Catheterization, Peripheral* / adverse effects
Catheterization, Peripheral* / instrumentation
Catheterization, Peripheral* / methods
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant / methods
Colorectal Neoplasms / therapy
Device Removal / methods*
Heart Ventricles* / diagnostic imaging
Heart Ventricles* / pathology
Humans
Infusion Pumps, Implantable / adverse effects*
Male
Prosthesis Failure / adverse effects*
Radiography / methods
Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods*
Treatment Outcome