Retrieval of retained pigtail in the liver

Manthreshwar Premkumar, George K Chiramel, Shyamkumar N KeshavaIndian Journal of Radiology and Imaging 2020 30(3):376-378
The incidence of catheter breakage during percutaneous image-guided treatment of liver hydatid is very rare. A “telescoping” technique was used to retrieve the broken pigtail in this case report. Alternative options for pigtail retrieval are briefly discussed.

Source: Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging - October 15, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Manthreshwar Premkumar George K Chiramel Shyamkumar N Keshava Source Type: research