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. 1994 Mar;49(3):281–282. doi: 10.1136/thx.49.3.281

Spontaneous migration of totally implanted venous catheter systems from subclavian into jugular veins.

D Roblin 1, J C Porter 1, R K Knight 1
PMCID: PMC1021162  PMID: 8202888

Abstract

Two cases of migration of totally implanted catheter systems are described. The complication is potentially life threatening.

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