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Fluoroscopy-guided surgical retrieval of a retained intradural spinal catheter following major aortic surgery
Abdulrahman Almutairi1, Mohammed Bangash1
1Department of Neurosurgery, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Background:
Retained intradural spinal catheter fragments are rare but potentially serious complications that may lead to neurological injury, infection, and catheter migration.
Case Description:
Herein, we describe a fluoroscopy-guided surgical technique to retrieve a retained intradural spinal catheter in a patient with Marfan syndrome and dural ectasia following major aortic surgery. Intraoperative fluoroscopy enabled precise localization and targeted exposure and safe catheter removal while minimizing neural manipulation. Complete retrieval was confirmed, and the patient experienced no postoperative neurological deficits or complications.
Conclusion:
Early image-guided intervention may help prevent catheter migration, infection, and delayed neurological complications in selected patients.
Insights
Retained intradural spinal catheter fragments can cause serious complications. A fluoroscopy-guided technique successfully removed a fragment, preventing neurological deficits and confirming complete retrieval.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Medical Device Complications
Background:
- Retained intradural spinal catheter fragments are rare but serious complications.
- These fragments can lead to neurological injury, infection, and migration.
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