Removal of an Entrapped Lumbar Drain After Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair

We report a case of an entrapped lumbar drain after thoracic endovascular aortic repair. Computed tomography imaging of the lumbar spine with 3-dimensional reformatting was critical in determining where the drain was entrapped and assisted with its removal. Induction of general anesthesia to reduce muscle spasms and extreme flexion of the lumbar spine also facilitated removal. This case demonstrates a safe step-by-step approach that was used for removing an entrapped drain.
Source: A&A Case Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports: Case Report Source Type: research