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Accidental Subdural Injection of Local Anesthetics

Accidental Subdural Injection of Local Anesthetics Predisposing factors: 1-Difficult epidural block.  2-Previous back surgery.  3-Recent lumbar puncture (CSF leak through epidural rent leading to distended subdural space).  4-Rotation of the epidural needle in epidural space through an arc of 180°.  5-Prolonged epidural catheterization. ...