The use of spinal anesthesia in obstetrics is justified by the advantages it has over general anesthesia. It is a simple and easy technique. However, the possibility of serious complications or even death with this technique during cesareans leads to questions about its place. We report a case of totalization of spinal anesthesia during a cesarean section, that had a favorable evolution for both mother and child.
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