A Rare Complication of Radial Artery Cannulation

The radial artery is well known for its consistent anatomic accessibility, ease of cannulation, and low rate of complications, which have made the radial artery the preferred and most common site for arterial cannulation.A 63-year-old woman undergoing elective laparotomy for transabdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-opherectomy with possible clearance of any other cancerous pelvic mass. After completion of the operation, while removing the arterial catheter, accidental fracture of radial artery catheter during patient transfer, giving rise to an intravascular retained foreign body was noted by the anaesthetist. Successful surgical removal was completed under ultrasound guidance. The retrieval of a retained foreign body in the peripheral arteries under ultrasound guidance is highly recommended