Abstract

GARCIA NAVIA, T. et al. Motor deficits associated with epidural analgesia in patients with preexisting neurological disease of unknown. Rev. Soc. Esp. Dolor [online]. 2013, vol.20, n.4, pp.176-179. ISSN 1134-8046.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1134-80462013000400005.

There are many studies that suggest that the neurological complications associated with the practice of neuraxial blockade may have a higher incidence in patients with preexisting neurological conditions such as spinal stenosis. This effect may be particularly relevant if there is no previous diagnosis of these pathologies. We describe our experience with a 60-year-old woman diagnosed with chronic ischemia of the right leg which presented an important motor deficit following epidural catheter insertion for pain management.

Keywords : Epidural analgesia; local anesthetic toxicity; neurological complications; polyneuropathy.

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