Epidural lipomatosis and congenital small spinal canal in spinal anaesthesia: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Complications after lumbar anaesthesia and epidural blood patch have been described in patients with congenital small spinal canal and increased epidural fat or epidural lipomatosis. These conditions, whether occurring separately o...

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Main Authors: Flisberg Per, Thomas Owain, Geijer Bo, Schött Ulf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/3/1/128