Publications by authors named "Arunbai Patel"
Radiol Case Rep
October 2016
Article Synopsis
- Totally Implantable Venous Access Systems (TIVAS) are commonly used for treatments like chemotherapy, but they can lead to serious complications.
- A case was reported involving a 64-year-old woman with recurrent osteosarcoma who experienced a fistula between the Innominate Vein and trachea due to the catheter tip migrating spontaneously.
- This rare complication is significant because it can be life-threatening and highlights the need for awareness when TIVAS malfunction.
