Subdural hygroma: a rare complication of spinal anesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a patient with frontal hygroma after spinal anesthesia--a rare complication. This condition should be considered in patients after spinal anesthesia with persisting orthostatic headache. Risk factors include ventriculo-peritoneal shunt or brain atrophy caused by old age.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Lymphangioma, Cystic