Pinch-off syndrome

Totally implantable venous devices are being increasingly used in patients who require long-term continuous parenteral drug therapy, especially in cancer chemotherapy. Inevitably there have been complications, including catheter fracture, as a consequence of pinched-off syndrome (6). [Pg.678]

Fig. 6.14. Pinch-off syndrome. Catheter has fractured as it pierces the costoclavicular ligament. Note catheter fragment in left pulmonary artery...

$Fig. 6.14. Pinch-off syndrome. Catheter has fractured as it pierces the costoclavicular ligament. Note catheter fragment in left pulmonary artery...$

Hinke DH, Zandt-Stastny DA, Goodman LR, Quebbeman EJ, KrzywdaEA, Andris DA (1990) Pinch-off syndrome a complication of implantable subclavian venous access devices. Radiology 177 353-356... [Pg.152]

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