Abstract |
A middle aged man was referred from orthopedics with the complaint of diplopia, which developed 3 weeks after a lumbar puncture for spinal anesthesia. The practitioner should be aware of this rare effect among other common and not so common causes of 6th nerve paresis/ paralysis.
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Authors | S Richer, D Ritacca |
Journal | Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry
(Optom Vis Sci)
Vol. 66
Issue 5
Pg. 320-1
(May 1989)
ISSN: 1040-5488 [Print] United States |
PMID | 2748109
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Abducens Nerve
- Anesthesia, Spinal
(adverse effects)
- Cranial Nerve Diseases
(etiology)
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Paresis
(etiology)
- Visual Acuity
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