Chemotherapy Port Peal Away Sheath Embolisation and Removal With Endovascular Snaring.

Vasc Endovascular Surg

Department of Cardiology, Rouhani Hospital, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.

Published: April 2024

Chemotherapy port implantation is a common procedure for long-term intravenous access in cancer patients. While generally safe, complications can occasionally occur. This case report describes a rare complication of chemotherapy port placement, specifically peel away sheath embolisation, and its successful endovascular removal using snaring techniques. The purpose of this report is to highlight this uncommon complication and discuss the management strategy employed in our case.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/15385744231207024DOI Listing

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