Intracavity catheter fragmentation during modified Seldinger pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in two dogs

E. Phillips; D. Koc; Fergus Allerton; H. Hodgkiss‐Geere

doi:10.1111/jsap.70173

July 19, 2026Journal of Small Animal Practice

Intracavity catheter fragmentation during modified Seldinger pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in two dogs

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Key Points

This report aims to highlight complications associated with pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in dogs.
Reviewed clinical records of two dogs with catheter fracture during procedures.
Extracted data on signalment, presentation, diagnostic findings, and interventions.
Documented cases of catheter fragmentation during both pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis.
Outcomes indicate that this complication can arise in canine patients during these procedures.

Implication

Case report describes catheter fracture during pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in dogs, suggesting procedural risks.

Abstract

This report describes two canine cases involving fracture of a small‐bore wire‐guided thoracostomy drain during pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis. Clinical records were reviewed to extract relevant signalment, presentation details, diagnostic findings, procedural notes, interventions and outcomes.

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Phillips et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Intracavity catheter fragmentation during modified Seldinger pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in two dogs

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Intracavity catheter fragmentation during modified Seldinger pericardiocentesis and thoracocentesis in two dogs

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