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| Issue : 1 | Page : 117-119 |
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Difficulty in the removal of epidural catheter for labor analgesia
Mohamed S Hajnour, Rashid Saeed Khokhar, Abdul Aziz Ahmed Ejaz, Tariq Al Zahrani, Naveed Uddin Kanchi
Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Rashid Saeed Khokhar
College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/1658-354X.197353
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For labor pain management epidural analgesia is a popular and an effective method. Difficult removal of epidural catheters occasionally occurs, and several maneuvers have been recommended. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the problem of retained epidural catheter fragments and identify the potential impact of complications. |
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