| Irreversible damage to the spinal cord following spinal anesthesia. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12196664 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The authors report five patients with damage to the distal spinal cord following spinal anesthesia. The patients developed leg weakness and sensory disturbance. MRI of the lumbosacral spine showed an abnormal area of high signal within the conus medullaris in all patients. Symptoms and signs persisted at 1- to 2.5-year follow-ups. Incorrect needle placement and type of needle used are possible factors leading to spinal cord injury. |
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Authors:
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K Hamandi; J Mottershead; T Lewis; I C Ormerod; I T Ferguson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 59 ISSN: 0028-3878 ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 2002 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-08-28 Completed Date: 2002-09-20 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 624-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurology, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Anesthesia, Spinal / adverse effects* Female Humans Lumbosacral Region Magnetic Resonance Imaging Middle Aged Needles / adverse effects, classification Spinal Cord Injuries / diagnosis*, etiology* |
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