| Intracranial subdural hematoma after spinal anesthesia in a parturient. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19155961 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND:: An intracranial subdural hematoma is a rare and potentially fatal complication of spinal anesthesia. CASE:: A gravida 2, para 1 underwent a repeat cesarean for transverse fetal lie. Four hours postoperatively she developed a severe headache with acute nausea and vomiting. Computed tomography scan revealed a 6-mm right subdural hematoma and midline shift of ventricles. She underwent a right frontal craniotomy with evacuation of the hematoma and eventually had a complete recovery. CONCLUSION:: Headache and atypical neurologic signs presenting after spinal anesthesia should prompt rapid evaluation for intracranial hemorrhage. |
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Authors:
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Brenda Dawley; Amy Hendrix |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 113 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-21 Completed Date: 2009-02-23 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 570-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia, USA. |
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Adult Anesthesia, Spinal / adverse effects* Anticoagulants / adverse effects* Cesarean Section Enoxaparin / adverse effects* Female Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial / diagnosis, etiology* Humans Medication Errors Patient Transfer Pregnancy Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anticoagulants; 0/Enoxaparin |
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