| Literature DB >> 33757747 |
Sara Alves1, Natacha Sousa2, Luísa Cardoso2, Joana Alves3.
Abstract
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a neurological condition characterized by raised intracranial pressure of unknown etiology with normal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) composition and no brain lesions. It occurs in pregnant patients at approximately the same frequency as in general population, but obstetric and anesthetic management of the pregnancy and labor remains controversial. In this article we provide a multidisciplinary review of the main aspects of IIH in pregnancy including treatment options, mode of delivery and anesthetic techniques. Additionally, we report three cases of pregnant women diagnosed with IIH between 2012 and 2019 in our institution. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda.Entities:
Keywords: Anesthesia; Cesarean section; Idiopathic intracranial hypertension; Labor analgesia; Pregnancy
Year: 2021 PMID: 33757747 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2021.02.030
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Braz J Anesthesiol