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Rev Med Hosp Gen Mex 2002; 65 (3)

Fragment retention of catheter within the epidural space. Report of a case

Castro-Rodríguez CA, López-Herranz P

Language: Spanish
References: 21
Page: 159-163
PDF size: 174.74 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The insertion of plastic catheter in the epidural space for control of trans and postoperative pain, in the anesthetic practice, is very common, since, the technique is safe, effective and easy. Nevertheless, although not very frequent, it does not lack of complications, like: intravenous or subarachnoid canulation, epidural hematoma, infection, inadequate positions, these las ones included: coiled, knots and ruptured catheters, etc. The material of the catheters is inert and it is considered that it does not have clinical consequences. However, the handling of the sequestred of the fragment of catheters within the epidural space, in most of the cases, indicates the permanence of this in the space, or, the surgical removal, when neurological symptomatology exits. A clinical case of retention of a segment of epidural catheter is reported, and the overhaul of the literature for its handling.


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