2007
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-70942007000200008
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Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Spinal anesthesia caries the risk of bleeding. Compression of nervous tissue secondary to the formation of a hematoma can cause neurological damage, which, if not diagnosed and treated in a timely fashion, can be permanent. The identification of risk factors, diagnosis, and early treatment are important for the prognosis. The objective of this report was to describe the case of a hematoma after spinal anesthesia treated conservatively, and review the literature. CASE REPORT:Male patie… Show more

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“…[56] However, there are cases reported in which the conservative treatment was satisfactory. [78] The initial early improvement might be an indication for the institution of the conservative treatment. [9]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…[56] However, there are cases reported in which the conservative treatment was satisfactory. [78] The initial early improvement might be an indication for the institution of the conservative treatment. [9]…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[8] In the meantime, during the discussion to shift the patient to higher center, we had found patient's power in both LL improved within an hour of starting infusion. As power came to 4/5 in both LL in 4 h, we had decided to wait till morning.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Compression of nervous tissue secondary to the formation of haematoma can cause neurological damage, which if not diagnosed and treated in a timely fashion can be permanent [13]. Even when performed with the proper technique, spinal anaesthesia carries the risk of bleeding.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or myelography confirms the presence of a large mass compressing the spinal roots [13]. These radiographic imaging techniques were not available at the centre where the client has her caesarean section at the time of the incident.…”
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