Accidental knotting and subsequent removal of a catheter from the epidural space in an adult cow: a case report. Issue 12 (7th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doodnaught, Graeme M.; Constant, Caroline; Desrochers, André; Pang, Daniel S. J.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 2080
• Page End: 2084
• Publication Date: 2017-11-07
• Subjects: Analgesia -- bovine -- epidural catheter -- extradural -- knot; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1260
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: This is the first reported case in the veterinary literature of a knot in an epidural catheter. The report reviews this very rare complication and describes options for investigation and retrieval of catheters entrapped in the epidural space of any species. Abstract : This is the first reported case in the veterinary literature of a knot in an epidural catheter. The report reviews this very rare complication and describes options for investigation and retrieval of catheters entrapped in the epidural space of any species.