Intracranial subdural hematoma after spinal anesthesia

Van de Kelft, E.; De la Porte, C.; Meese, G.; Adriaensen, H.

Acta Anaesthesiologica Belgica 42(3): 177-180

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5164
PMID: 1767629
Document Number: 368965
We describe a 68-year old male patient with late onset signs of an intracranial subdural hematoma after repetitive spinal anesthesia procedures for urethral dilatation. The proposed mechanism is that of cerebrospinal fluid efflux. The potential for the development of such complications is so important, that it must be considered in every patient.

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