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Post-thoracotomy Horner syndrome associated with extrapleural infusion of local anesthetic.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19411261     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Continuous incisional infusion of local anesthetic through an extrapleural catheter to achieve an intercostal nerve block is a safe and effective adjunct to control postoperative pain after thoracotomy. Local and systemic complications are rare. Here we present a case of an acute, reversible, post-thoracotomy Horner syndrome associated with the use of local anesthetic infusion via an intraoperatively placed extrapleural catheter.
Authors:
Keith M Blechman; Michael Zervos
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2009-05-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery     Volume:  9     ISSN:  1569-9285     ISO Abbreviation:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Publication Date:  2009 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-07-24     Completed Date:  2009-10-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101158399     Medline TA:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  309-10     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. keith.blechman@med.nyu.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adenocarcinoma / surgery
Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage,  adverse effects*
Bupivacaine / administration & dosage,  adverse effects*
Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / surgery
Female
Horner Syndrome / chemically induced*
Humans
Infusions, Parenteral
Intercostal Nerves*
Lung Neoplasms / surgery
Middle Aged
Nerve Block*
Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control*
Thoracotomy*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anesthetics, Local; 2180-92-9/Bupivacaine
Comments/Corrections
Comment In:
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2009 Aug;9(2):310   [PMID:  19628545 ]

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