A case of unilateral Horner's syndrome after combined spinal epidural anesthesia with ropivacaine 10mg/mL for cesarean section

We report a case of transient unilateral Horner's syndrome during the setting of combined spinal epidural anesthesia for elective cesarean section using ropivacaine 10mg/mL. The pathophysiology of Horner's syndrome and the possible mechanisms in relation to combined spinal epidural anesthe...

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Published in:	International journal of obstetric anesthesia Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 68 - 70
Main Authors:	Theodosiadis, P D, Grosomanidis, V O, Gkoutzioulis, F V, Tzafettas, J M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 01-01-2006
Subjects:	Adult Amides - adverse effects Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthetics, Local - adverse effects Cesarean Section Female Horner Syndrome - chemically induced Humans Pregnancy
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Summary:	We report a case of transient unilateral Horner's syndrome during the setting of combined spinal epidural anesthesia for elective cesarean section using ropivacaine 10mg/mL. The pathophysiology of Horner's syndrome and the possible mechanisms in relation to combined spinal epidural anesthesia are also presented.
ISSN:	0959-289X
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijoa.2005.05.010