Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 19, 2026

Computed Tomography (CT) Guided Implantation of a Totally Implantable Venous Access Port (TIVAP) through Subclavian Vein
Published on: January 13, 2026
[Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection of a totally implanted perfusion device]
J Frija-Masson1, S Aberrane2, I Monnet1
1Service de pneumologie, CHI de Créteil, 40, avenue de Verdun, 94000 Créteil, France.
Introduction:
Catheter-related infection by non-tuberculous mycobacteria is rare but difficult to diagnose and the treatment is not standardized.
Case Report:
A 64-year-old woman treated for lung cancer with intravenous chemotherapy developed an infection of her totally implanted perfusion device with Mycobacterium chelonae. The infection was cured after surgical removal of the device and treatment with oral clarithromycin.
Conclusion:
Mycobacteria may infect vascular access devices. Rapid diagnosis of such infections allows early treatment.
Related Concept Videos
Endocarditis IV: Nursing Management
Pulmonary Tuberculosis IV
Several diagnostic approaches are used to detect TB. The conventional method is the Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), also known as the Mantoux test. However, this method has...
Endocarditis I: Introduction

