Unilateral Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome following Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarian Section: A Case Report

Spinal cord infarction is a rare but serious complication of spinal anesthesia that can occur due to various reasons. This case presents a situation where a patient experienced weakness and sensory loss in one leg after receiving spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section. The authors emphasize the importance of recognizing the risk of spinal cord infarction and monitoring blood pressure during and after spinal anesthesia to prevent this complication.

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  The patient presented with left lower extremity weakness, loss of temperature sensation, and urinary retention following spinal anesthesia for cesarian section.
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  MRI showed T2 hyperintensities in the left central spinal cord from T8 to the conus medullaris, indicating spinal cord infarction.
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  The patient's unilateral symptoms and MRI findings highlighted the complex and potentially variable blood supply to the spinal cord.