Chronic subdural hematoma following spinal anesthesia for cesarean section
Kübra Mehel Metin1, Is Il Güzel2, Aslı Oskovi3
1Clinic of Neurology, Dr. Nafiz Korez Sincan State Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Journal of Experimental Therapeutics & Oncology
|October 5, 2017
Summary
A rare subdural hematoma complication following spinal anesthesia can cause severe headaches. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing this life-threatening condition after procedures like cesarean section.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology and Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Spinal anesthesia is commonly used for cesarean sections.
- Postdural puncture headache is the most frequent complication.
- Intracranial subdural hematoma is a rare but severe complication.
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