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Saddle anesthesia

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Saddle anesthesia is a loss of sensation (anesthesia) restricted to the area of the buttocks, perineum and inner surfaces of the thighs. [1]

6 relations: Anesthesia, Buttocks, Cauda equina syndrome, Perineum, Pudendal anesthesia, Thigh.

Anesthesia

In the practice of medicine (especially surgery and dentistry), anesthesia or anaesthesia (from Greek "without sensation") is a state of temporary induced loss of sensation or awareness.

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Buttocks

The buttocks (singular: buttock) are two rounded portions of the anatomy, located on the posterior of the pelvic region of primates (including humans), and many other bipeds or quadrupeds, and comprise a layer of fat superimposed on the gluteus maximus and gluteus medius muscles.

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Cauda equina syndrome

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a condition due to damage to the bundle of nerves below the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina.

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Perineum

The perineum is the space between the anus and scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva in the female.

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Pudendal anesthesia

Pudendal anesthesia, also known as a pudendal block, or saddle block, is a form of local anesthesia commonly used in the practice of obstetrics to relieve pain during the delivery of baby by forceps.

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Thigh

In human anatomy, the thigh is the area between the hip (pelvis) and the knee.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddle_anesthesia

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