Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after emergency caesarean section under epidural anesthesia.
We report a case of non arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy following caesarean delivery in a patient who had epidural analgesia. There was doubt as to whether it was subdural. The patient underwent caesarean section because of second stage non-progression of labor. We discuss the possible etiology of this unpleasant complication.
Gupta
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Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, England.
Puri
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Rennie
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D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002585:Cesarean Section / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy