7th nerve palsy after extradural blood patch.
We describe a patient who developed a 7th cranial nerve palsy following an extradural blood patch; full recovery followed. The likely aetiology is discussed.
Lowe
D M
DM
British Military Hospital Rinteln.
McCullough
A M
AM
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001769:Blood; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy