Transient brachial plexus palsy: An unusual complication of paravertebral infusion of local anesthetic

Desmond D'Souza; Kylee Sondergaard; Frank C. Detterbeck

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.071

Transient brachial plexus palsy: An unusual complication of paravertebral infusion of local anesthetic

Desmond D'Souza
, Kylee Sondergaard
, Frank C. Detterbeck

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Abstract

A continuous infusion of 0.25% bupivaciane into the parevertebral space was used for postoperative pain relief after a lung resection. On postoperative day 1, a brachial plexus palsy developed, which resolved on discontinuation of the infusion. We believe this rare complication has not been reported previously. Awareness of this possibility may avoid unnecessary investigations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e75-e76
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	90
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.071
State	Published - Nov 2010

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Transient brachial plexus palsy: An unusual complication of paravertebral infusion of local anesthetic

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