A severe inflammatory cutaneous reaction after continuous epidural analgesia.
A very rare, but important, risk factor in placement of epidural catheters is skin reactions to the antiseptic solution, adhesive tape, or the catheter itself. We describe a case of a severe inflammatory cutaneous reaction after continuous epidural analgesia used after an abdominal perineal resection. We highlight the importance of making the proper diagnosis and initiating timely therapy.
Eltaki
Kareem
K
Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-8051, USA.
Abdulla
Heba
H
Sinatra
Raymond S
RS
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones