title: A severe inflammatory cutaneous reaction after continuous epidural analgesia.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520-8051, USA.
authors.forename: Kareem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Eltaki
authors.forename: Heba
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abdulla
authors.forename: Raymond S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Sinatra
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones