Disconnection and Migration of Totally Implanted Vascular Access Devices in Three Pediatric Oncology Patients / 대한소아혈액종양학회지

ABSTRACT

Totally implanted vascular access devices are excellent for delivering chemotherapeutic agents and prolonged intravenous infusions in patients with cancer. Catheter disconnection and migration are rare but potentially serious complications of these widely used devices. Retrieval of the migrated fragment is generally indicated but may not be possible. We hereby report three cases of catheter disconnection and migration of totally implanted vascular access devices into the heart along with the review of literatures.