Lumbosacral plexopathy following regional paracervical block anaesthesia.
We report a 35 year old lady who developed lumbosacral plexopathy immediately following regional paracervical block anaesthesia for medical termination of pregnancy. There was only partial recovery at one year. The neurological deficit and its mechanisms are discussed.
Sanchetee
P C
PC
Neurological Centre, Army Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
Madan
V S
VS
Dhamija
R M
RM
Venkataraman
S
S
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D000328:Adult; D000765:Anesthesia, Conduction; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation; D008012:Lidocaine; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*
D008012:Lidocaine