Minimally invasive repair of a pseudomeningocele caused by a sheared intrathecal catheter following implantation of a drug delivery system.

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Minimally invasive repair of a pseudomeningocele caused by a sheared intrathecal catheter following implantation of a drug delivery system.

Surg Neurol Int. 2017;8:297

Authors: Raju S, Champagne PO, Walsh L, Denis DJ

Abstract
Background: Shearing of an intrathecal catheter during implantation of a drug delivery system is an underreported complication that can be challenging to manage.
Case Description: A 53-year-old man with refractory cancer pain had an intrathecal pump system implanted. The procedure was complicated with catheter shear and retention in the intrathecal space. A second catheter was successfully placed but formation of a painful pseudomeningocele and ineffective pain relief complicated the outcome. A minimally invasive approach through a tubular retractor was employed to access the spinal canal via a laminotomy, the sheared catheter was removed and the dural defect repaired. Complete resolution of the pseudomeningocele and efficient pain control were observed at follow-up.
Conclusion: Minimally invasive approach to the spine is demonstrated as a safe and effective alternative in this case of retained catheter induced cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.

PMID: 29285413 [PubMed]

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