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Layered Sheath-Assisted Dissection and Retrieval of Stuck Port Catheters: A Single-Center Experience.
Vascular Specialist International 2023 October 32
Chemoports are often required for oncological patients requiring repeated blood draws and long-term drug therapy. However, complications such as dislodgement, fracture, thrombosis, and venous occlusion may occur if the ports remain unremoved when not in use. Nonetheless, existing techniques require multiple accesses or release of the stuck catheter tip to retrieve the catheter, making the procedure inconvenient. We present our experience with a technique using the Bard Denali inferior vena cava filter retrieval kit to remove a stuck or fractured chemoport catheter through a single vascular access. The technique was performed in two female patients with satisfactory results (complete retrieval of broken chemoports) and an event-free follow-up period. The entire procedure was completed within 15-30 minutes with fluoroscopic time under two minutes. The technique allows for better case management by simplifying the procedure, reducing radiation, and improving workflow efficiency in the operating room.
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