We report a case of transient unilateral Horner's syndrome during the setting of combined spinal epidural anesthesia for elective cesarean section using ropivacaine 10mg/mL. The pathophysiology of Horner's syndrome and the possible mechanisms in relation to combined spinal epidural anesthesia are also presented.

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