Possible inadvertent subdural block following attempted stellate ganglion blockade.
A case is reported of suspected inadvertent subdural block following attempted stellate ganglion blockade for relief of cervicobrachial pain in a patient suffering from reflex sympathetic dystrophy. Possible complications due to neuraxial spread of local anaesthetics while performing a cervicothoracic ganglion blockade are considered.
Department of Anaesthesia, State University of Ghent, Belgium.
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Bruyns
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Devulder
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Vermeulen
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De Colvenaer
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Rolly
D000328:Adult; D001340:Autonomic Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000628:therapy; D013233:Stellate Ganglion; D013355:Subdural Space; D014474:Unconsciousness / Q000209:etiology*