Retrieval of retained pigtail in the liver

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Hydatid cyst liver - pigtail - retrieval - telescoping

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