[Difficulties in the removal and rupture of a peridural catheter].
A case of inability to remove an epidural catheter after vaginal delivery is reported. Surgical removal under general anaesthesia was attempted, but the catheter tip was sheared off inadvertently. Because the parturient was asymptomatic, it was decided to stop the operation and to leave the catheter tip into the epidural space. This complication is often related to excessive insertion of the catheter into the epidural space.
Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, centre hospitalier général de Lagny-Marne-la-Vallée, 31, avenue du général Leclerc, 77405 Lagny, France. mdounas@ch-lagny77.fr
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D000328:Adult; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D016362:Analgesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D002404:Catheterization; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy