Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after emergency caesarean section under epidural anesthesia.

Gupta, M; Puri, P; Rennie, I G · Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following caesarean delivery in a patient who had epidural analgesia. There was doubt as to whether it was subdural. The patient underwent caesarean section because of second stage non-progression of labor. We discuss the possible etiology of this unpleasant complication.

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