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7th nerve palsy after extradural blood patch.

D M Lowe¹, A M McCullough

¹British Military Hospital Rinteln.

British Journal of Anaesthesia

|November 1, 1990

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A patient experienced temporary facial nerve (7th cranial nerve) palsy after an extradural blood patch procedure. Full recovery occurred, and the potential cause is explored.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Neurosurgery
Anesthesiology

Background:

Extradural blood patch is a common procedure for treating cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
Cranial nerve palsies are rare but serious complications following neuraxial procedures.

Observation:

A case report detailing a patient who developed a 7th cranial nerve palsy.
The palsy manifested subsequent to undergoing an extradural blood patch procedure.

Findings:

The patient experienced temporary paralysis of the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve).
Full neurological recovery was achieved following the onset of the palsy.

Implications:

This case highlights a potential, albeit uncommon, neurological complication associated with extradural blood patches.

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