Abdominal metastases from lung cancer resulting in small bowel perforation: report of three cases.

Metastatic lung cancer to the small bowel is a rare occurrence. Acute complications such as perforation, hemorrhage and obstruction are even rarer. We present 3 cases of small bowel perforation from metastatic lung cancer.

Rupture of totally implantable central venous access devices (Intraports) in patients with cancer: report of four cases.

Background: Totally implantable central venous access devices (intraports) are commonly used in cancer patients to administer chemotherapy or parenteral nutrition. Rupture of intraport is a rare complication.

Patients And Methods: During 3 years period, a total of 245 intraports were placed in cancer patients for chemotherapy.