Spinal epidural hematoma following central neuraxial blockade and subcutaneous enoxaparin: a case report.
An elderly patient developed a spinal epidural hematoma 3 days after lumbar puncture resulting in paraplegia. Concurrent administration of enoxaparin, aspirin, ketorolac, and a traumatic tap were implicated in causation.
Chan
Leslie
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Department of Anesthesiology, St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA.
Bailin
Michael T
MT
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017984:Enoxaparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D046748:Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D017984:Enoxaparin