Cervical surgical emphysema following extradural analgesia.
Three patients requesting extradural analgesia for labour developed cervical emphysema. The extradural space was located by loss of resistance to injection of air. This complication has been reported before and means of prevention are considered.
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001415:Back; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D011247:Pregnancy; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*