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Epidural Anesthesia for Neuromyelitis Optica in Obstetrics: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Curēus 2024 Februrary
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), also known as Devic disease, poses unique challenges in obstetrical anesthesia, with limited research available. This case report presents the anesthetic management of a 43-year-old gravida 2 para 1 (G2P1) woman with NMO undergoing labor induction at 39 weeks of gestation. Having received uneventful epidural labor analgesia in her first pregnancy, she faced the delicate decision of neuraxial anesthesia in light of her NMO diagnosis, which was made following her initial pregnancy. Collaborative discussions resulted in the choice of labor epidural analgesia, and an indwelling epidural catheter was placed successfully. An unplanned cesarean section with effective epidural supplementation followed. The case highlights the intricacies of balancing pain relief and neurological risks in NMO patients. Existing literature reflects varying perspectives on neuraxial anesthesia in NMO, with reports both supporting and cautioning against its use. The case aligns with the current view that epidural labor analgesia appears safe in NMO, but conclusive recommendations await larger studies. The decision for neuraxial anesthesia in NMO should be individualized, guided by comprehensive pre-anesthetic counseling and ongoing research developments.
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