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  • Title: Caval perforation with bronchial communication: a rare complication of long-term venous access.
    Author: Johnson LA, Alikan MA, Mehta P, Culp WC.
    Journal: J Vasc Interv Radiol; 2005 Aug; 16(8):1149-52. PubMed ID: 16105929.
    Abstract:
    Superior vena cava (SVC) perforation with bronchial communication is a very rare complication of long-term venous access. A patient recently presented with erosion of a venous port catheter into a bronchus, with infusion of medications into the bronchus and associated SVC syndrome. A high position of the catheter tip against the wall of the SVC and the beveled style of cut on the catheter tip contributed to this complication. A unique combination of percutaneous techniques was helpful in managing this complication, and surgery was avoided.
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