Pruritus following spinal anaesthesia.
A case report of severe pruritus following spinal anaesthesia in an 80-year-old man is presented. The pathophysiology of pruritus is discussed and the possible causes in the case reported are outlined.
D000368:Aged; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000775:Anesthesia, Spinal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D011468:Prostatectomy; D011537:Pruritus / Q000209:etiology*