An unusual complication of interscalene brachial plexus catheterization: delayed catheter migration.
This case report describes the delayed migration of an interscalene brachial plexus catheter that was inserted for postoperative analgesia and to facilitate physiotherapy after shoulder surgery. Approximately 18 h after surgery the catheter was found to have migrated into the interpleural space, which could have resulted in a serious complication, namely a pneumothorax.
Jenkins
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CR
Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, New Territories. carolinejenkins@cuhk.edu.hk
Karmakar
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MK
D000328:Adult; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed