Regional anesthesia and pain medicine
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Nov 2003
Case ReportsEpidural hematoma after thoracic epidural catheter removal in the absence of risk factors.
The purpose of this report is to enhance awareness that an epidural hematoma can occur even in patients devoid of risk factors. ⋯ Catheter removal is a critical period for epidural hematoma formation even if no risk factors are identified. Early recognition and treatment are essential features for good neurologic recovery after an epidural hematoma.
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Reg Anesth Pain Med · Nov 2003
Case ReportsRetroperitoneal abscess after neurolytic celiac plexus block from the anterior approach.
The anterior approach for celiac plexus block has the potential risks of infection, hemorrhage, and fistula formation. We report a case of a patient who developed a retroperitoneal abscess with the formation of a vascular-enteric fistula after a neurolytic celiac plexus block from the anterior approach. ⋯ The posterior approach for neurolytic celiac plexus block should be considered in particular in patients with previous pancreatic surgery.