Retained Catheter Tip Fragment in the Abdominal Wall During Abdominal Paracentesis

Abstract: Large-volume paracentesis is a safe procedure, but it has limited complications. We demonstrated a rare complication, including a retained catheter tip fragment in the abdominal wall during abdominal large-volume paracentesis. In this case report, we found that no complications developed in the follow-up of the peripheral venous catheter that was broken in the abdominal wall during paracentesis.

Cite this article as: Solakoğlu T, Kaya F. Retained catheter tip fragment in the abdominal wall during abdominal paracentesis. Diagn Interv Endosc. 2024;3(1):12-13.