Horner's syndrome following epidural analgesia for labour: Case report Aǧnsiz doǧum amaçli uygulanan epidural analjezi sonrasi gelişen horner sendromu

KARAASLAN P., ULUDAĞ YANARAL T., Darçin K., Hayiruoǧlu N., Karabay A.

Turkiye Klinikleri Jinekoloji Obstetrik, vol.23, no.4, pp.273-276, 2013 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 23 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: Turkiye Klinikleri Jinekoloji Obstetrik
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.273-276
  • Keywords: Analgesia, Epidural, Horner syndrome, Labor pain
  • Istanbul Medipol University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Horner syndrome is an uncommon related complication of epidural analgesia and anaesthesia. Its incidence increases when epidural analgesia is used in obstetrics because of physiological and anatomic changes in pregnancy. We report two cases of Horner syndrome presented with ptosis, myosis and anisocoria during epidural analgesia for labor. We decided to discuss the importance of developing Horner syndrome even with small doses of local anaesthetics. Obstetric patients should be moniterized and followed closely in order to prevent complications. Copyright © 2013 by Tükiye Klinikleri.