Publications by authors named "Maja Morozik"
Medicina (Kaunas)
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- A central venous port is commonly used for long-term drug administration in cancer patients, but it poses risks like infection and thrombosis.
- A case study of a 67-year-old gastric cancer patient highlights a serious issue where a catheter fragment detached and became lodged in the pulmonary artery, requiring thoracotomy for removal.
- The article emphasizes the need for awareness and a multidisciplinary approach to identify and manage rare complications associated with vascular ports during chronic cancer treatment.
