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Intraoperative Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Fracture During Modified Radical Neck Dissection
Çağdaş Baytar1, Deniz Baklacı2, Oguz Arslantürk3
1Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, TUR.
Cureus
|July 2, 2026
Summary
Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) fracture is a rare complication. Prompt imaging and surgical intervention successfully retrieved fractured PIVC fragments in a patient, ensuring an uneventful recovery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Complications
- Surgical Procedures
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) are widely used for vascular access.
- Catheter fracture, though rare, poses risks of fragment retention and embolism.
- Iatrogenic complications require vigilant monitoring and management strategies.
