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

Difficult Retrieval of a Broken Catheter From a Total Implantable Venous Access Device.
J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Jul;30(7):E55-E56
Authors: Chen JJ, Teng JY, Shetty SV
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.
PMID: 29958178 [PubMed - in process]

Source: The Journal of Invasive Cardiology - July 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: J Invasive Cardiol Source Type: research