Esqueda-Arriaga MA, Martínez-Arriaga GJ

Language: Spanish
References: 20
Page: 191-195
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ABSTRACT

Epidural anesthesia has been used since 1885; however, it was not until 1949 when it was used the technique for the continuous block introducing catheters into the epidural space. The complications related to the use of epidural catheters, including knotted catheters, are very unusual. Knots generation in the epidural catheter seems to be related to the length of the catheter that is introduced into the epidural space. Knotted catheters are usually removed by means of gentle traction. However, when their removal is difficult, the catheter must be removed in a surgical way, since there is a risk of infection due to the continuity of the catheter from the skin to the epidural space. This paper reports the clinical case of a knotted epidural catheter that required surgical removal.

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