title: Backache after extradural anaesthesia in the postpartum period: dissection of thoracic aneurysm.
abstract: We describe a case of postpartum ruptured dissecting aneurysm of the thoracic aorta, unrelated to the anaesthetic management with extradural anaesthesia. This complication is discussed in detail, as the anaesthetist may be the specialist required to respond to the common presenting symptom of severe back pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
authors.forename: Y J
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Kao
authors.forename: F G
authors.initials: FG
authors.lastname: Zavisca
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tellez
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Norton
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Racz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000150:complications*; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications*; D001416:Back Pain / Q000209:etiology*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous