Broken epidural catheter: What next to do?
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction of epidural catheters has increased the benefits of epidural block by several folds permitting extension of neuraxial blockade for extended period of time Although its insertion is safe but removal may be associated with breakage of fragment of catheter in the epidural space This is rare but troublesome both for anaesthesiologists and patients Many a times the fragment is not visualized with available radiological imaging techniques even after being radioopaque Usually broken fragment lies in the space as an inert foreign body but its surgical removal becomes mandatory once neurological symptoms developKeywords Epidural block Epidural catheter Breakage Radiological imaging Neurological symptoms
Authors and Affiliations
Urmila Palaria, Arpita Das, Charul Jakhund
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