Backache after extradural anaesthesia in the postpartum period: dissection of thoracic aneurysm

Y J Kao; F G Zavisca; J M Tellez; R G Norton; G B Racz

doi:10.1093/bja/67.3.335

Backache after extradural anaesthesia in the postpartum period: dissection of thoracic aneurysm

Br J Anaesth. 1991 Sep;67(3):335-8. doi: 10.1093/bja/67.3.335.

Authors

Y J Kao¹, F G Zavisca, J M Tellez, R G Norton, G B Racz

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.

PMID: 1832921
DOI: 10.1093/bja/67.3.335

Abstract

We describe a case of postpartum ruptured dissecting aneurysm of the thoracic aorta, unrelated to the anaesthetic management with extradural anaesthesia. This complication is discussed in detail, as the anaesthetist may be the specialist required to respond to the common presenting symptom of severe back pain.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Anesthesia, Epidural*
Anesthesia, Obstetrical*
Aorta, Thoracic
Aortic Dissection / complications*
Aortic Rupture / complications*
Back Pain / etiology*
Cesarean Section
Female
Humans
Postoperative Complications / etiology
Pregnancy
Puerperal Disorders / etiology*
Rupture, Spontaneous