Radioisotopic control for baclofen pump catheter failure.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Case report of Baclofen pump catheter failure investigated by radioisotope injection. To report a safe and reliable method for evaluating catheter dysfunction. France. Single case report of failure of Baclofen pump investigated by radioisotope injection. The injection demonstrated the block in the catheter. The catheter failure was not visualised by plain X-ray nor by filling the pump with radio-opaque solution. Catheter failure is a common cause of intrathecal drug delivery problems and may be difficult to diagnose. When catheter disconnection, kink, or dislodgement is not visible on X-ray, radioisotopic control is a safe and reliable method for assessment.
Medical subject headings
- Baclofen
- Infusion Pumps, Implantable
- Muscle Spasticity
- Paraplegia