Complete paraplegia as a result of regional anesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Complications after spinal or epidural anesthesia are rare. We report 2 cases of postoperative, complete paraplegia after regional anesthesia in orthopaedic patients not on anticoagulants. The paralysis was likely the result of spinal cord compression secondary to an epidural hematoma in 1 case and subdural hematoma in 1 case. A review of the literature regarding complications of regional anesthesia is presented. Regional anesthesia should be administered with caution and in selected patients.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Paraplegia