Retained intravascular catheter fragment at removal of implantable vascular access device: incidence, risk factors, and outcomes

Implantable vascular access devices (IVAD) are essential for medium to long-term administration of intravenous medication. Typical uses in the paediatric population include: chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and prolonged antibiotic administration [1]. The devices in common use are tunnelled central venous lines (TCVL) e.g. Hickman © lines and implantable devices (ID) e.g. Port-a-caths©. The complications encountered at device insertion and during usage are well-documented such as line infection, blockage, and displacement [2].

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - October 30, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Joseph Rassam, Georgina Bough, Go Ito, William Mullins, Anna-May Long Source Type: research