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Pinch-Off Syndrome and Fracture Embolization: a Preventable Complication of TIVADS

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Totally implantable venous access device has become indispensable in oncology. One of the well-known complications of the subclavian approach is the pinch-off syndrome. We hereby describe how a case of pinch-off syndrome with catheter fracture and embolization into the heart was managed by prompt endovascular intervention.

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  1. Department of Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, India

    Veda Padma Priya Selvakumar & Rudra Prasad Acharya

  2. Department of Cardiology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, India

    Naveen Bhamri

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Selvakumar, V.P.P., Acharya, R.P. & Bhamri, N. Pinch-Off Syndrome and Fracture Embolization: a Preventable Complication of TIVADS. Indian J Surg Oncol 10, 77–79 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13193-018-0817-8

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