Paraplegia following epidural analgesia.
A case of neurological damage associated with lumbar epidural block is presented. Muscle paralysis and sensory loss were found in the immediate postoperative period and there was partial recovery of muscle power. The possible mechanisms of nerve damage are discussed.
D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001794:Blood Pressure; D004837:Epinephrine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008012:Lidocaine; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots / Q000293:injuries; D013997:Time Factors; D014846:Vulvar Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
D008012:Lidocaine; D004837:Epinephrine