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SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2023

Spinal Cord Injury and Complications Related to Neuraxial Anaesthesia Procedures: A Systematic Review.

Daniel H Pozza, Isaura Tavares, Célia Duarte Cruz, Sara Fonseca

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Synthesis in International journal of molecular sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Daniel H PozzaExperimental Biology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of Porto, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-2119-4479
Isaura TavaresExperimental Biology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of Porto, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.
Célia Duarte CruzExperimental Biology Unit, Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of Porto, University of Porto, 4200-319 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-8922-5713
Sara FonsecaAnaesthesiology Department, São João University Hospital Centre, 4200-135 Porto, Portugal.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The use of neuraxial procedures, such as spinal and epidural anaesthesia, has been linked to some possible complications. In addition, spinal cord injuries due to anaesthetic practice (Anaes-SCI) are rare events but remain a significant concern for many patients undergoing surgery. This systematic review aimed to identify high-risk patients summarise the causes, consequences, and management/recommendations of SCI due to neuraxial techniques in anaesthesia. A comprehensive search of the literature was conducted in accordance with Cochrane recommendations, and inclusion criteria were applied to identify relevant studies. From the 384 studies initially screened, 31 were critically appraised, and the data were extracted and analysed. The results of this review suggest that the main risk factors reported were extremes of age, obesity, and diabetes. Anaes-SCI was reported as a consequence of hematoma, trauma, abscess, ischemia, and infarction, among others. As a result, mainly motor deficits, sensory loss, and pain were reported. Many authors reported delayed treatments to resolve Anaes-SCI. Despite the potential complications, neuraxial techniques are still one of the best options for opioid-sparing pain prevention and management, reducing patients' morbidity, improving outcomes, reducing the length of hospital stay, and pain chronification, with a consequent economic benefit. The main findings of this review highlight the importance of careful patient management and close monitoring during neuraxial anaesthesia procedures to minimise the risk of spinal cord injury and complications.

Indexed as

Anesthesia, EpiduralAnesthesia, SpinalSpinal Cord InjuriesHumansPainacute back painanaesthesiaanalgesiaepidural anaesthesiahematomamotor deficitneuraxial techniqueparaplegiasensorial deficitspinal anaesthesiaspinal cord injury

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PMID36902095
PMCPMC10003521

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