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For labor pain management epidural analgesia is a popular and an effective method. Difficult removal of epidural catheters occasionally occurs, and several maneuvers have been recommended. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness of the problem of retained epidural catheter fragments and identify the potential impact of complications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hemophilia A is a hemorrhagic trend almost exclusively affecting males (X-related recessive disease). In 85% of cases, it is caused by factor VIII deficiency, called hemophilia A or classic hemophilia. Successful anesthetic management depends on the special care and a multidisciplinary team of health professionals informed about the disease, including qualified hematologist, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seizures after spinal surgery are rare. However, cases of seizures have been reported after lumbar spinal stenosis surgery. The exact etiology of the event is unknown but some antibiotics mixed with irrigation fluid, intracranial hypotension subsequent to cerebrospinal fluid leakage after spinal procedure and potential toxic effect of fat molecules can be a cause. And it occurs rarely in the absence of a history of an internal problem such as renal system hypofunction or pre-existing seizure disorder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Methylene blue is a highly irritant drug and has been used intraoperatively. Its accidental extravasation can lead to tissue necrosis. In this report, a unique management is described, and the patient recovered without any morbidity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

We report a case of a female having systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid antibodies syndrome, who was on immunosuppressant therapy. We discussed the preoperative evaluation and perioperative management who underwent nephrectomy and cholecystectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]