An unusual complication following caudal epidural steroid injection: a case report.
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The authors present a case in which paraplegia developed following administration of caudal epidural steroid injection (ESI) and discuss the different pathophysiological mechanisms involved. The authors strongly recommend that 0.5% bupivacaine should be used with caution for caudal epidural injection.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 74 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008