Korean J Pain.
2011 Sep;24(3):169-171. 10.3344/kjp.2011.24.3.169.
Spinal Myoclonus Developed during Cervical Epidural Drug Infusion in Postherpetic Neuralgia Patient
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea. jsyeo@hmail.knu.ac.kr
- 2School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
- KMID: 2278107
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2011.24.3.169
Abstract
- Postherpetic neuralgia is the most frequent complication of herpes zoster. Treatment of this neuropathic pain syndrome is difficult and often disappointing. Although postherpetic neuralgia is generally a self-limited condition, it can last indefinitely. Continuous epidural blockade for patients with acute zoster can shorten the duration of treatment. However, continuous epidural block has some complications such as infection, dural puncture, and total spinal and nerve damages. We report a case of myoclonus during continuous epidural block with ropivacaine, morphine, and ketamine in an acute zoster patient.
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