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Review
. 2004 Feb;32(1):113-6.
doi: 10.1177/0310057X0403200119.

Pleural puncture: an unusual complication of a thoracic epidural

P P Grieve  1 , R K Whitta
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Review

Pleural puncture: an unusual complication of a thoracic epidural

P P Grieve et al. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2004 Feb.

Abstract

Thoracic epidural analgesia is a common method of pain relief for major thoracic and abdominal surgery. Numerous complications may occur, including temporary or permanent neurological injury. A rare and potentially life-threatening complication of thoracic epidural analgesia is pleural puncture by the needle or the catheter. Such a case is presented and pleural puncture in association with attempted thoracic epidural catheter placement is discussed.

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