Prolonged Neural Block After Lower-Limb Nerve Blocks in a Patient with Inherited Antithrombin III Deficiency: Implications for Regional Anesthesia
While peripheral nerve blocks are widely used for their efficacy and safety, the risk-benefit profile of regional anesthesia may be atypical in patients with coagulation disorders. This case highlights the need for cautious nerve block administration in patients with inherited ATIII deficiency.
Authors
- Nami Sugiura
- Shinji Sugita
- Takeaki Aizawa
Institutions
- Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Local and Regional Anesthesia
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/lra.s563087
- Primary Topic
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00