Neurologic deficit following spinal anesthesia.
A case report of prolonged sphincter paresis and muscle weakness of the legs following spinal anesthesia with tetracaine is presented. The case could be placed in one of the three groups of sequelae described by Kane. Tetracaine as responsible for the reaction is suggested.
Department of Anesthesia, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
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D000368:Aged; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002420:Cauda Equina / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology; D013748:Tetracaine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D013748:Tetracaine