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A rare complication of epidural catheterization

Year 1993, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 59 - 61, 01.04.1993

F.Y. Göğüş M.N. Pamir K. Toker

Abstract

In this paper a case report with a rare complication of continuous epidural catheterization for postoperative pain treatment is presented.

Epidural space had been identified by the help of a syringe filled with air. On the 4 th postoperative day, the patient began to complain of a pain on her right thigh. On the CT scan an air bubble at L2-L3 level on the right spinal root was diagnosed. The following week her complaints diminished. After 16 days the patient was discharged without pain.

In conclusion, we have decided that maximum care should be taken not to inject any amount of air into the epidural space during the injection.

Keywords

Postoperative pain treatment Epidural catheterization Epidural block Morphine sulphate Complication

References

  • Baker AS, Ojemann HO, Swartz MU, Richardson EP. Spinal epidural abscess, new England J Med 1975; 293 ; 463 - 468.

Year 1993, Volume: 6 Issue: 2, 59 - 61, 01.04.1993

F.Y. Göğüş M.N. Pamir K. Toker

Abstract

References

  • Baker AS, Ojemann HO, Swartz MU, Richardson EP. Spinal epidural abscess, new England J Med 1975; 293 ; 463 - 468.
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Subjects Clinical Sciences
Journal Section Review Makaleler
Authors

F.Y. Göğüş This is me

M.N. Pamir This is me

K. Toker This is me

Publication Date April 1, 1993
Published in Issue Year 1993 Volume: 6 Issue: 2

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APA Göğüş, F., Pamir, M., & Toker, K. (1993). A rare complication of epidural catheterization. Marmara Medical Journal, 6(2), 59-61.
AMA Göğüş F, Pamir M, Toker K. A rare complication of epidural catheterization. Marmara Med J. April 1993;6(2):59-61.
Chicago Göğüş, F.Y., M.N. Pamir, and K. Toker. “A Rare Complication of Epidural Catheterization”. Marmara Medical Journal 6, no. 2 (April 1993): 59-61.
EndNote Göğüş F, Pamir M, Toker K (April 1, 1993) A rare complication of epidural catheterization. Marmara Medical Journal 6 2 59–61.
IEEE F. Göğüş, M. Pamir, and K. Toker, “A rare complication of epidural catheterization”, Marmara Med J, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 59–61, 1993.
ISNAD Göğüş, F.Y. et al. “A Rare Complication of Epidural Catheterization”. Marmara Medical Journal 6/2 (April 1993), 59-61.
JAMA Göğüş F, Pamir M, Toker K. A rare complication of epidural catheterization. Marmara Med J. 1993;6:59–61.
MLA Göğüş, F.Y. et al. “A Rare Complication of Epidural Catheterization”. Marmara Medical Journal, vol. 6, no. 2, 1993, pp. 59-61.
Vancouver Göğüş F, Pamir M, Toker K. A rare complication of epidural catheterization. Marmara Med J. 1993;6(2):59-61.