Pseudohypoxic Brain Swelling After Elective Lumbar Spinal Surgery: Case Report
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[Total spinal block after posterior lumbar plexus blockade: case report.].
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Lumbar plexus blockade can be very useful in surgical procedures of the hip, thigh, and knee, but it should be performed by an experienced anesthesiologist due to potential complications. The current report presents a case of total spinal block after posterior lumbar plexus blockade and discusses the possible pathophysiological mechanisms. CASE REPORT Male patient, 3...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cureus
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2168-8184
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2454