Patient was admitted to labor and delivery for a c-section.During regional anesthesia placement by physician, the spinal needle broke.An approximate three inch segment of the needle remained embedded in patient's back.After completion of the c-section, the needle was successfully removed by the physician.The incision was closed with silver nitrate, surgical skin glue, and steri strips.The patient tolerated the procedure well; no complications.The incident was explained to the patient and her husband.Patient was discharged within normal/expected time frame for c-section with no complications.
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