Totally implantable venous access port has become an essential prerequisite for many chemotherapy protocols in solid tumors and hematological malignancies. However, we should be aware of its complications such as: venous thrombosis, extravasations, dislocation, obstruction, catheter leakage, and local or systemic infections. Among those complications, a dislodged broken catheter is rare and dangerous. We report a new case with review of literature to make oncologists aware about this entity and the necessity of monitoring by chest radiography. Percutaneous endovascular retrieval of a dislodged Port-A catheter (portacath) is both safe and effective. However, there are potential risks of valve damage and fatal tachycardia during retrieval of a fractured Port-A catheter. Physicians should be aware of these complications.
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