Abstract
Entrapment and knotting of epidural catheters has been described, as well as techniques for removal. Several cases of successful removal have been reported; however, significant resistance was encountered during removal. Following the techniques described previously, we successfully removed a knotted epidural catheter.
MeSH terms
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Analgesia, Epidural / instrumentation
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Analgesics, Opioid / administration & dosage
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Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
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Anesthesia, Epidural / instrumentation*
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Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
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Catheterization / instrumentation*
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Equipment Failure
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
Substances
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Analgesics, Opioid
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Anesthetics, Local