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Catheter fragment removal persistent left superior vena cava

"We present a case of catheter fragmentation that occurred in a pediatric patient during removal of a 3-year-old left chest port that had been placed into a left superior vena cava (SVC)" Bonitto et al (2023).

"We present a case of catheter fragmentation that occurred in a pediatric patient during removal of a 3-year-old left chest port that had been placed into a left superior vena cava (SVC)" Bonitto et al (2023).

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Catheter fragment removal persistent left superior vena cava

Abstract:

Tunneled central venous catheters and ports provide a long-term method of delivering nutrition, hydration, or medications in children. When these devices are no longer needed, it is best practice to remove them entirely. Complications associated with having long-term venous access devices or the process of device removal include site infections, venous thrombosis or occlusion, device fracture, and possible migration of fractured fragments. We present a case of catheter fragmentation that occurred in a pediatric patient during removal of a 3-year-old left chest port that had been placed into a left superior vena cava (SVC).


Reference:

Bonitto S, Yadav B, Vellody R, Meagher E. Catheter fragment removal from a persistent left superior vena cava in a pediatric patient. Pediatr Radiol. 2023 Jan 30. doi: 10.1007/s00247-023-05599-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36715731.

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