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Transient Horner's syndrome during lumbar epidural anaesthesia.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18355303     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Epidural analgesia is a common procedure during labour. Neurological complications during pregnancy and labour in particular can indicate serious underlying pathology that may require urgent intervention to prevent permanent damage. The development of Horner's syndrome may, for instance indicate a variety of acute neurological conditions including carotid dissection. We describe a patient who developed Horner's syndrome during epidural anaesthesia. We discuss possible causes and emphasize that this may have a benign aetiology and following a careful clinical evaluation, may not require any investigation.
Authors:
J D Rohrer; A H Schapira
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2008-03-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of neurology : the official journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies     Volume:  15     ISSN:  1468-1331     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur. J. Neurol.     Publication Date:  2008 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-04-08     Completed Date:  2008-06-12     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9506311     Medline TA:  Eur J Neurol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  530-1     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Institute of Neurology, London, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, Epidural / adverse effects*
Female
Horner Syndrome / chemically induced*
Humans
Lumbosacral Region

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