Thrombus associated with peripherally inserted central catheterization is not uncommon. Treatment is typically conservative; however, more aggressive therapies can be considered in patients with tenuous medical condition. The authors present a patient with metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma masquerading as peripherally inserted central catheter-associated intra-atrial thrombus, subsequently re...

peripherally inserted venous ports fracture with embolization in patients who received chemotherapy is a serious and rare complication,and few cases have been reported in children. we report a successful endovascular technique using a snare for retrieving broken peripherally inserted venous ports in a child for chemotherapy. catheter fragments may cause complications such as cardiac perforation...

BACKGROUND Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in children and adolescents are being used with increasing frequency. We sought to determine the incidence and characterize risk factors of deep vein thrombosis associated with peripherally inserted central catheters in a pediatric population. METHODS We conducted a prospective study involving consecutive patients referred to the radio...

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) consist of an intravenous device widely used in neonates intensive care units, characterizing a procedure that is related to long repertoire complications can intensify neonatal morbidity and mortality. The study aims review analyze the factors associated with resulting from use peripherally inserted central catheter neonates. Method: This bibliogr...