A member asked:

What do you suggest if my port a cath is clotted inside what can be done?

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Dr. Robert WorthingtonKirsch answered

Specializes in Phlebology

See your care team: The team that cares for you may have a protocol for putting a thrombolytic (clot dissolver) in the Port. If they do not or it doesn't work then the Interventional Radiology team may be able to get it working. As a last resort the port may need to be replaced

Answered 6/10/2017

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