Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
https://bjan-sba.org/article/doi/10.1016/j.bjane.2017.12.006
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Horner's syndrome and paresthesia in the trigeminal nerve territory secondary to epidural analgesia for labor

Síndrome de Horner e parestesia do território do nervo trigêmeo secundário a analgesia peridural para trabalho de parto

Céline Ferreira; Ana Luísa Macedo; Valentina Almeida

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Abstract

Abstract Currently, epidural analgesia is a common procedure for labor analgesia. Although it is considered a safe technique, it is not without complications. Horner's syndrome and paresthesia within the trigeminal nerve distribution are rare complications of epidural analgesia. We report a case of a pregnant woman who developed Horner's syndrome and paresthesia within the distribution of the trigeminal nerve following epidural analgesia for the relief of labor pain.

Keywords

Obstetric analgesia, Peridural anesthesia, Horner's syndrome, Paresthesia of the trigeminal nerve territory

Resumo

Resumo A analgesia peridural é hoje em dia um procedimento comum para analgesia do trabalho de parto. Embora seja considerada uma técnica segura, não está isenta de complicações. A síndrome de Horner e a parestesia do território do nervo trigêmeo são complicações raras da analgesia peridural. Relatamos um caso de uma grávida que desenvolveu a síndrome de Horner e parestesia do território do nervo trigêmeo após analgesia peridural para o alívio da dor do trabalho de parto.

Palavras-chave

Analgesia obstétrica, Anestesia peridural, Síndrome de Horner, Parestesia do território do nervo trigêmeo

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