Can Epidural Cause Facial Paralysis? A Review of a Rare Complication
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The incidence of cranial nerve palsies following neuraxial anesthesia is estimated to be between 1 in 100,000 and 3.7 in 100,000 cases [1.2.1]. The question of 'Can epidural cause facial paralysis?' involves exploring one of the rarest complications of this common procedure.