J Korean Pain Soc.
1996 Jun;9(1):268-270.
Unilateral Paralysis of Lower Extremity Following Thoracic Sympathetic Ganglion Block: A case report
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- 1Neuro-Pain Clinic, Seran General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- We treated a patient who experienced motor weakness and sensory change on left lower extremity after thoracic sympathetic ganglion block with pure alcohol. The following factors were suspected of contributing to neurologic complication: (1) ischemia of spinal cord, (2) infection, (3) re-expression and aggravation of pre-existing neurologic disease, (4) improper position. Patient spontaneously recovered from neurologic complication with conservative therapy.
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