A broken catheter in the epidural space

Authors

• Jamil S. Anwari
• Yahya Al-Wahbi
• Saleh Al-Nahdi

Abstract

The Arrow FlexTip epidural catheter has reinforced coiled stainless steel wire, which facilitates its insertion and is less likely to puncture the blood vessels. However, as compared with non-reinforced, reinforced epidural catheters are more vulnerable to break. We report a case from Saudi Arabia on a retained fragment of a broken epidural catheter. Measures to prevent this mishap and its management are discussed.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

138

Last Page

141

Recommended Citation

Anwari, Jamil S.; Al-Wahbi, Yahya; and Al-Nahdi, Saleh (2014) "A broken catheter in the epidural space," Neurosciences: Vol. 19: Iss. 2, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.2076