Epiduro-subcutaneous connection: A rare complication of permanent epidural catheter

AbstractAlthough effective analgesia is provided for many patients, some complications may occur due to the catheter delivery system. A rare complication, subcutaneous-epidural connection due to the long-term use of an epidural catheter and subcutaneous injection port in a patient is presented in this paper.

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