Gilbert Andre, Owens Brian D, Mulroy Michael F
Department of Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98111, USA.
Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1):77-8, table of contents. doi: 10.1097/00000539-200201000-00014.
Epidural hematoma is a rare complication of epidural anesthesia in healthy patients. Expedient diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid permanent neurologic deficits. In an outpatient setting, patients should be instructed to communicate symptoms of severe back pain or weakness early.
