Radiographic identification of intravenous cephalic catheter fragmentation and removal via venotomy in the canine neonate

Abstract

A 31‐day‐old, female, entire Basenji was referred for the investigation and treatment of a suspected intravenous catheter fragmentation. Orthogonal radiographs revealed a faint linear radiopaque body within the proximo‐dorsal region of the cubital articulation, dorsal to the radial head. A simple venotomy was performed under light sedation and local anaesthesia, which was well tolerated by the patient with no complications. At the time of writing this report, the use of orthogonal radiography and simple venotomy technique have not been reported together in the canine neonates.