Bladder puncture associated with caudal block in a pediatric patient undergoing day surgery: A case report

Korean J Anesthesiol. 2009 Mar;56(3):334-336. doi: 10.4097/kjae.2009.56.3.334.

Abstract

Although single-shot caudal blockade is known as a relatively safe procedure, it is not always without complications. We present a case of accidental bladder puncture that was identified with fluoroscopy by chance after single-shot caudal blockade in a 17-months-old, 12 kg boy who underwent inguinal hernioplasty.

Keywords: Bladder puncture; Caudal block; Children.