Epidural hematoma after intrathecal chemotherapy in a pediatric patient – The value of early diagnosis by anesthesia follow-up

Epidural hematoma after intrathecal chemotherapy in a pediatric patient – The value of early diagnosis by anesthesia follow-up

•Li Fraumeni syndrome is associated with multiple malignancies, including leukemia.•Children receiving intrathecal chemotherapy are at risk for epidural hematomas.•Anesthesiologists often perform sedation for intrathecal chemotherapy procedures.•Postoperative evaluation by an anesthesiologist is a r...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of clinical anesthesia 2019-02, Vol.52, p.19-20
Hauptverfasser: Navarrete, Sergio B., Worrall, Eric F., Lahaye, Laura A., Scott, Michael J.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anesthesia
Back pain
Chemotherapy
Epidural hematoma
Informed consent
Leukemia
Medical diagnosis
Medical personnel
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Patients
Pediatrics
Perioperative anesthesiology
Perioperative surgical home
Postoperative anesthesia evaluation
Thrombocytopenia
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Zusammenfassung:•Li Fraumeni syndrome is associated with multiple malignancies, including leukemia.•Children receiving intrathecal chemotherapy are at risk for epidural hematomas.•Anesthesiologists often perform sedation for intrathecal chemotherapy procedures.•Postoperative evaluation by an anesthesiologist is a requirement.•Perioperative anesthesiologists improve patient outcomes.
ISSN:0952-8180
1873-4529
DOI:10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.08.021