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Unrecognized dural puncture during epidural analgesia in obstetrics later confirmed by brain imaging.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20619594     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Accidental dural puncture is a well-recognized complication of obstetric epidurals that can potentially incapacitate the patient. Unrecognized dural puncture during epidural administration can lead to a delay in therapeutic intervention resulting in potentially serious complications. We report a case of a parturient who developed disabling intracranial hypotension and diplopia following accidental dural puncture during apparently uneventful epidural catheter insertion. Magnetic resonance neuroimaging was performed to confirm the diagnosis, and direct clinical management. We also discuss the role of neuroimaging in the investigation of postpartum headache.
Authors:
G Corbonnois; T O'Neill; A Brabis-Henner; E Schmitt; I Hubert; H Bouaziz
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article     Date:  2010-07-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Annales françaises d'anesthèsie et de rèanimation     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1769-6623     ISO Abbreviation:  Ann Fr Anesth Reanim     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-13     Completed Date:  2010-12-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8213275     Medline TA:  Ann Fr Anesth Reanim     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  584-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Service d'anesthésie-réanimation chirurgicale, hôpital Central, CHU de Nancy, 29, avenue du Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny, 54035 Nancy cedex, France.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Abducens Nerve Diseases / etiology
Adult
Analgesia, Epidural / adverse effects*
Analgesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects*
Blood Patch, Epidural
Brain / pathology
Diplopia / etiology
Dura Mater / injuries*,  pathology
Female
Humans
Intracranial Hypotension / etiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Post-Dural Puncture Headache / therapy
Pregnancy

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