Visual disturbances after spinal anaesthesia.
A complication in two female patients after spinal anaesthesia for Caesarean section is outlined. Both patients acquired permanent visual disturbances caused by pericentral ring scotomata, a condition not described before.
de Lange
J J
JJ
Department of Anaesthesiology, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Stilma
J S
JS
Crezee
F
F
D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012607:Scotoma / Q000209:etiology*