CTICasesRetained Suction Catheter Tip (Intraoperative Foreign Body)
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[...]. Retained Suction Catheter Tip (Intraoperative Foreign Body). CTICases. Published August 14, 2015. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/xjfmu
Imaging findings
An intraoperative chest radiograph, performed to locate a missing suction catheter tip during an open-chest procedure, initially appeared negative due to overlying structures. Subsequent post-operative imaging, including cross-table lateral views and a CT scan, revealed the suction catheter tip lodged in the aortopulmonary window.
Key takeaways
Intraoperative radiographs, especially single-view studies with overlying equipment, can fail to detect retained foreign bodies. Multiple radiographic views and cross-sectional imaging may be necessary to confidently exclude retained surgical items.
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