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Background <p>The rupture of an epidural catheter is an exceedingly uncommon complication during patient repositioning.</p> Case presentation <p>This report presents an unprecedented event of an epidural catheter rupture at the level of the psoas muscle that was managed by conservative measures. The breakage occurred during an urgent catheter withdrawal, before the completion of the procedure, due to a vagal response in a patient enduring labor.</p> Conclusions <p>Conventionally, surgical removal of retained fragments is reserved for symptomatic patients. Patient education and proper follow-up are indicated in asymptomatic cases.</p>

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Breakage of an epidural catheter in the psoas muscle; case report

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    2025年12月24日

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  • Sandra Elias,
  • Dareen Jammoul,
  • Samantha Succar,
  • Charbel Gerges,
  • Kenny Younes,
  • Maher Abdessater,
  • Ramy ToumaSawaya,
  • Micheline Bou Khalil,
  • Vanda Yazbeck Karam,
  • Nathalie Bteich

摘要

Background

The rupture of an epidural catheter is an exceedingly uncommon complication during patient repositioning.

Case presentation

This report presents an unprecedented event of an epidural catheter rupture at the level of the psoas muscle that was managed by conservative measures. The breakage occurred during an urgent catheter withdrawal, before the completion of the procedure, due to a vagal response in a patient enduring labor.

Conclusions

Conventionally, surgical removal of retained fragments is reserved for symptomatic patients. Patient education and proper follow-up are indicated in asymptomatic cases.