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From: Intercostal misplacement of a thoracic epidural catheter discovered during lung cancer surgery: a case report

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a, b The epidural catheter is seen 3 cm from the dorsal edge of the posterolateral incision at the Th 5–6 intercostal space. Arrow 1, the epidural catheter was found between the innermost and internal intercostal muscles, below the fifth rib. It seemed to run along with the intercostal nerve. Arrow 2, tip of the catheter. Arrow 3, fifth rib. Arrow 4, the innermost and internal intercostal muscles

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