Epidural hematoma after outpatient epidural anesthesia. |
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| Authors: | Andre Gilbert Brian D Owens Michael F Mulroy |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98111, USA. |
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| Abstract: | IMPLICATIONS: Epidural hematoma is a rare complication of epidural anesthesia in healthy patients. Expedient diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid permanent neurologic deficits. In an outpatient setting, patients should be instructed to communicate symptoms of severe back pain or weakness early. |
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