Is tissue coring a real problem after caudal injection in children

Baris S., Guldogus F., Baris Y., Karakaya D., Kelsaka E.

PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA, vol.14, no.9, pp.755-758, 2004 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 14 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2004.01287.x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.755-758
  • Keywords: tissue coring, caudal block, epidermoid tumor, INTRASPINAL EPIDERMOID TUMORS, LUMBAR PUNCTURE
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether tissue coring occurs with 22-G hollow needle and 22-G caudal block needle during caudal injection in children, as well as evaluating the nature of the coring material if it did occur.