An unusual complication of an inadvertent dural tap.
The report describes a case of a large arteriovenous malformation of the brain becoming manifest following an inadvertent dural tap which was achieved while performing a lumbar epidural for the relief of labour pains.
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors