Surgical management of cauda syndrome in third trimester of pregnancy focusing on spinal anesthesia and right lateral positioning during surgery as possible practices

ConclusionsSo far examples are given for almost every possible patient position in the third trimester except the right lateral one. All the previously presented positionings (prone, left lateral) were equally effective regarding the outcome with none being better than another. For left-sided lumbar pathologies performed in the third trimester the right lateral position might be an alternative option for easier access. Based on the literature an epidural and general anesthesia can be applied successfully in the third trimester. Spinal anesthesia might be another anesthesia consideration.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research