Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope
Abstract Tube thoracostomy stands as the conventional treatment for pleural diseases. Nevertheless, pigtail catheters have gained traction due to their smaller size, potentially resulting in reduced complications. Despite the enhanced safety and ease of insertion associated with pigtail catheters, i...
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| description | Abstract Tube thoracostomy stands as the conventional treatment for pleural diseases. Nevertheless, pigtail catheters have gained traction due to their smaller size, potentially resulting in reduced complications. Despite the enhanced safety and ease of insertion associated with pigtail catheters, it is crucial to recognize that procedural complications can arise irrespective of the drainage method employed. Complications related to small-bore pigtail catheters encompass the possibilities of dislodgment, kinking, and, though rarely, breakage. Our case serves as a reminder for medical practitioners to select appropriately sized pleural tubes based on the specific pleural condition. In this instance, we present the utilization of a semi-rigid thoracoscope to extract a broken pigtail catheter from the pleural cavity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of removing a broken pleural catheter using semi-rigid medical thoracoscopy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5ee8e20e75d343dfb08d6b09b8c4bc012023-12-03T12:14:44ZengSpringerOpenThe Egyptian Journal of Bronchology2314-85512023-12-011711410.1186/s43168-023-00250-1Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscopePradeep Bajad0Sourabh Pahuja1Arjun Khanna2Satyam Agarwal3Department of Pulmonary Medicine, School of Medicine, Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, School of Medicine, Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, School of Medicine, Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, School of Medicine, Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamAbstract Tube thoracostomy stands as the conventional treatment for pleural diseases. Nevertheless, pigtail catheters have gained traction due to their smaller size, potentially resulting in reduced complications. Despite the enhanced safety and ease of insertion associated with pigtail catheters, it is crucial to recognize that procedural complications can arise irrespective of the drainage method employed. Complications related to small-bore pigtail catheters encompass the possibilities of dislodgment, kinking, and, though rarely, breakage. Our case serves as a reminder for medical practitioners to select appropriately sized pleural tubes based on the specific pleural condition. In this instance, we present the utilization of a semi-rigid thoracoscope to extract a broken pigtail catheter from the pleural cavity. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of removing a broken pleural catheter using semi-rigid medical thoracoscopy.https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-023-00250-1 |
| spellingShingle | Pradeep Bajad Sourabh Pahuja Arjun Khanna Satyam Agarwal Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology |
| title | Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope |
| title_full | Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope |
| title_fullStr | Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope |
| title_full_unstemmed | Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope |
| title_short | Successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body—pigtail catheter, using a semi-rigid thoracoscope |
| title_sort | successful removal of an iatrogenic pleural foreign body pigtail catheter using a semi rigid thoracoscope |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43168-023-00250-1 |
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