Abstract
Chemoport, a central venous infusion system, is commonly used in cancer patients for administration of chemotherapy. Dislodgment with subsequent migration of chemoport catheter into the heart is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication. The treatment of choice is immediate retrieval of dislodged part of catheter by either surgery or percutaneous approach. Percutaneous removal is safer and less invasive, making it the standard treatment modality. We herein report the case of a 22-year-old male who was referred to us for the management of a dislodged chemoport catheter used for chemotherapy for Hodgkin’s disease. In this article, we discuss the treatment approach in this particular case as well as review the existing literature.
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