Implantable venous access port catheter fracture in a severely obese lung cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Implantable venous access port catheter fracture in a severely obese lung cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy: a case report

  • By

  • Tingting Liu

  • Hu Luo

  • Qiangzhong Pi

  • Xiaoling Wu

  • Jiasi Zhang

  • Jing Deng

  • June 18, 2026

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    A 33-year-old patient with lung cancer and class III obesity experienced catheter fracture in an implantable venous access port.

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    Diagnostic imaging confirmed structural failure of the catheter, leading to episodic pain around the port pocket.

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    A multidisciplinary team promptly retrieved the device to prevent potential migration and associated complications.

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    Extreme obesity may increase mechanical stress on implantable venous access ports, necessitating closer monitoring.

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    The case underscores the importance of individualized assessment and adherence to protocols during IVAP placement.

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Implantable venous access port catheter fracture in a severely obese lung cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy: a case report

  • by Tingting Liu, Hu Luo, Qiangzhong Pi, Xiaoling Wu, Jiasi Zhang, Jing Deng

  • June 18, 2026

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