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The segments appeared to be twisted and crimped before fracturing
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F1
The end segment was found to have sheared off, and about 6 cm was left inside space. The segment appeared to be twisted and crimped before breaking [Figure 1].
No remnant of the catheter could be found near the insertion site
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F2
No remnant of the catheter noted around the skin area [Figure 2].
Three-dimensional reconstruction of spine computed tomography scan showing catheter tip was retained from lumbar vertebra down to the posterior part of the thecal sac at the level of S4 vertebra
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F3
CT scan spine was performed immediately. CT scan showed that the catheter tip was retained from upper border of L4 vertebra down to the posterior part of the thecal sac at the level of S4 vertebra [Figure 3].