title: Catheter fracture and embolisation in a totally implanted venous access catheter (TIVAC) following shoulder trauma.
abstract: A totally implanted intravenous catheter (TIVAC) was placed via the subclavian vein in a 32-year-old male patient with HIV infection for intermittent drug therapy. 8 months after insertion, a catheter fracture was noted with embolisation of the distal part into the heart. This accident was related to shoulder trauma with a downward movement of the clavicle. In active patients alternatives to the subclavian approach for TIVAC need to be considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, 69002 Lyon, France.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chassard
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bovis
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Paton
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gelas
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Guiraud
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bouletreau