Epidural anesthesia with ropivacaine causes transient subclinical neuropathy
https://doi.org/10.21292/2078-5658-2019-16-5-31-35
Abstract
The development of neuropathy in the postoperative period is a rare complication but it may be associated with regional anesthesia.
The objective of the prospective observational study was to detect subclinical signs of neuropathy after abdominal surgery. In Group 1 (n = 80), epidural anesthesia with ropivacaine and combined general anesthesia were used. In Group 2 (n = 95), only general combined anesthesia was applied. The assessment was performed in 3 and 7 days after the surgery. Monofilament testing and assessment of temperature sensitivity were used for detection of sensory neuropathy. No neurological disorders leading to the development of paresis, paralysis, or active complaints were found out. Subclinical neuropathy after abdominal surgery was detected in both groups. After regional block with ropivacaine, the incidence of neuropathy on the 3rd day after surgery during monofilament testing was higher (7.5%) versus general anesthesia (2.1%; p = 0.048). The results of monofilament testing were similar to the results of the cold test (Group 1 - 8.75%, Group 2 - 2.1%; p = 0.046). The detected neuropathy was transient, on the 7th day its manifestations regressed, residual signs of subclinical neuropathy persisted in 1 patient only.
About the Authors
R. E. Lаkhin
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Roman E. Lakhin - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department.
4, Klinicheskaya St., St. Petersburg, 194044.
Phone/Fax: +7 (812) 329‒71‒21.
I. A. Gemuа
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Inal A. Gemua - Post Graduate Student of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department.
4, Klinicheskaya St., St. Petersburg, 194044.
Phone/Fax: +7 (812) 329‒71‒21.
B. N. Bogomolov
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Boris N. Bogomolov - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department.
4, Klinicheskaya St., St. Petersburg, 194044.
Phone/Fax: +7 (812) 329‒71‒21.
A. I. Levshаnkov
S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anatoly I. Levshankov - Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department.
4, Klinicheskaya St., St. Petersburg, 194044.
Phone/Fax: +7 (812) 329‒71‒21.
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Lаkhin R.E., Gemuа I.A., Bogomolov B.N., Levshаnkov A.I. Epidural anesthesia with ropivacaine causes transient subclinical neuropathy. Messenger of ANESTHESIOLOGY AND RESUSCITATION. 2019;16(5):31-35. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21292/2078-5658-2019-16-5-31-35
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