Maternal paraparesis after epidural anesthesia and cesarean section

South Med J. 1990 Jun;83(6):695-7. doi: 10.1097/00007611-199006000-00027.

Abstract

Continuous epidural infusion of local anesthetics containing epinephrine has become increasingly popular. This technique has been associated with few, if any, complications. We have presented a case of anterior spinal artery syndrome with paraparesis after continuous lumbar epidural infusion of an anesthetic during labor and subsequent emergency cesarean section.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anesthesia, Epidural / adverse effects*
  • Anesthesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects*
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects*
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infarction / complications
  • Infarction / etiology
  • Neurologic Examination
  • Paralysis / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Spinal Cord / blood supply
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local