Author/Authors :
İnce, Mehmet Konya Asker Hastanesi - Genel Cerrahi Servisi, Turkey , İnce, Leyla Meram Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi - Radyoloji Servisi, Turkey , Özbek, Seda Meram Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi - Radyoloji Servisi, Turkey
Abstract :
Paralysis of cranial nerves is a very rare complication of lumbar puncture performed for anesthetic and diagnostic purposes, however sixth cranial nevre is most commonly affected because of its long intracranial course. In this report a case of sixth cranial nevre palsy developing after spinal anesthesia and resolving spontaneously after a follow up period of 9 weeks is presented, and management of this very rare complication is reviewed.
