Sildenafil related cerebral venous thrombosis following spinal anesthesia

Various factors have been demonstrated in the etiology of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), including hypotension, dehydration, hormonal states (pregnancy, obesity), systemic diseases, malignancy and drugs. We report the case of a man who developed CVT following spinal anesthesia that was related to a long-term usage of sildenafil. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient to publish this report.

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