J Korean Pain Soc.  2004 Dec;17(2):290-292. 10.3344/jkps.2004.17.2.290.

A Case of Diplopia after Epidural Catheterization for Postherpetic Neuralgia: A case report

• Sun MW
• An IS
• Choi JS
• Park CH
• Lee CS
• Kim WT

• KMID: 2104874
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/jkps.2004.17.2.290

Abstract

Continuous epidural block is generally regarded as a safe procedure, and is widely applied for postoperative and chronic pain control. Complications can occur with this block, including postdural puncture headache and epidural abscess, and in rare cases diplopia etc. Diplopia after a dural puncture has occasionally been reported. We report a case of diplopia following epidural catheterization for pain control of postherpetic neuralgia.

Keyword

complication; continuous epidural block; diplopia

MeSH Terms

Catheterization*
Catheters*
Chronic Pain
Diplopia*
Epidural Abscess
Neuralgia, Postherpetic*
Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Punctures