Abstract
Broken catheter embolism is a rare but often fatal complication of implantable venous access devices. Prompt removal is key to avoiding an adverse outcome.
MeSH terms
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Child
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Device Removal*
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Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
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Equipment Failure*
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Foreign-Body Migration* / diagnostic imaging
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Foreign-Body Migration* / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* / diagnostic imaging
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Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma* / therapy
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Pulmonary Artery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*