Successful percutaneous transvenous retrieval of intravascular fractured port catheter: a single center experience

Abstract Background Fractured catheter as a foreign body in situ is a rare complication after port catheter placement. We report a single center’s experience on percutaneous transvenous retrieval of intravascular fractured port catheter and treatment techniques. Methods Patients undergoing percutane...

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Main Authors: Yahua Li, Jianjian Chen, Zhaonan Li, Huibin Lu, Kewei Ren, Jianzhuang Ren, Xinwei Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13019-020-01131-0