SummaryBleomycin is a cytotoxic drug used in the treatment of teratoma of the testis. This drug appears to sensitisr the lungs so that acute lung damage occurs with concentrations of oxygen normally considered free from toxic eflects. Two anaesthetics administered to the same patient undergoing thoracotomy are reported. No postoperatitie lung damage was produced on either occasion.
Discussion: This case illustrated the broad differential diagnosis of lower back pain that must be considered in all patients, even those with apparent mechanical trauma. Current medical literature that discusses herpetic arachnoiditis is limited, especially with regard to chronic pain management or as a differential diagnosis in work-related injuries.
Conclusions:The above provides a general guideline for assessment of low back pain in herpetic arachnoiditis. However, as more cases are published, a more exhaustive strategy needs to be discussed.
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