Thoracic epidural catheter placement failure rate by contrast epidurography: a single-center retrospective study

Failure rates for thoracic epidural catheter placement as confirmed by contrast epidurography at a teaching institution are reported. Age≥55 and obesity are both associated with a greater odds of failed placement.

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Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine
Published
2026-02-03
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https://doi.org/10.1136/rapm-2025-107456
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Anesthesia and Pain Management
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Thoracic epidural catheter placement failure rate by contrast epidurography: a single-center retrospective study

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Abstract

Failure rates for thoracic epidural catheter placement as confirmed by contrast epidurography at a teaching institution are reported. Age≥55 and obesity are both associated with a greater odds of failed placement.

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