Spontaneous migration of totally implanted venous catheter systems from subclavian into jugular veins.
Two cases of migration of totally implanted catheter systems are described. The complication is potentially life threatening.
Roblin
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Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, UK.
Porter
J C
JC
Knight
R K
RK
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*