Asymptomatic Spontaneous Migration of the Tip of Port-A-Cath System Into the Right Internal Jugular Vein: A Case Report of an Uncommon Complication - Cureus

Venous port catheters are devices that allow access to the central venous system and, in clinical practice, are used for patients who require long-term intravenous therapy. The ideal position of the catheter tip is the distal superior vena cava and can be con…

Port-A-Cath systems have been extensively used since 1982 when Niederhuber [1] proposed the implantation of venous port catheters for patients with cancer. Oncologic patients require long-term intrav… [+6197 chars]

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