PICC fracture and embolization into pulmonary artery - a rare but potentially life-threatening complication: A case report.
Indian J Cancer
; 57(3): 340-342, 2020.
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ABSTRACT
Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICCs) are popular means of long-term intravenous access in oncology patients. Fracture and embolization are rare but potentially serious complications. Here we present an unusual fracture of the PICC line in a 9-year-old boy with Ewing's sarcoma with embolization to the right ventricle (RV) and right pulmonary artery (RPA) which was retrieved percutaneously by trans-catheter snare assisted retrieval. Adequate care and precautions like handling by trained nursing staff/parental education must be undertaken to prevent such complications.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Arteria Pulmonar
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Cateterismo Periférico
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Embolia
Límite:
Child
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Humans
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Male
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En
Revista:
Indian J Cancer
Año:
2020
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Article
País de afiliación:
India