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Horner’s syndrome following epidural analgesia for labour

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Horner's syndrome is a rare complication of epidural analgesia, likely due to the cephalad spread of anaesthetics. We report a 30-year-old woman who developed Horner's syndrome 25 minutes after receiving an epidural, showing unilateral arm weakness, ptosis, miosis, and conjunctival hyperaemia. The symptoms resolved in 2.5 hours with no post-partum neurological deficits. While persistent symptoms may require further investigation, unnecessary imaging and treatment can be avoided. This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing this rare complication to obstetric anaesthesia.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v10240693

Authors: Mie Cecilie Hall Jensen, Bjarke Risgaard, Hanne Trap Wolf

Institutions: Amager Hospital, Hvidovre Hospital, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet

Language: English

Topic: Anesthesia and Pain Management

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410019154