The breaking of an intrathecally-placed epidural catheter during extraction.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Misplacement of an epidural catheter into the subarachnoid space is a recognized complication. However, breakage of an intrathecal epidural catheter during removal presents a dilemma. Appropriate imaging, a neurosurgical consultation, and aggressive surgical exploration and extraction of the retained piece are warranted, even in the asymptomatic patient.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Catheterization
- Foreign Bodies