Postsurgical epidural hematoma reproducing a lumbar radiculopathy.
A 24-year-old man presented to the spine service with an epidural hematoma three weeks after a successful decompressive laminectomy. Recurrence of the symptoms correlated with the repeat operative findings of a tenting hematoma over the area of the annular window. On decompression, the S1 nerve root relaxed in the L5-S1 gutter, effectively controlling the patient's symptoms and resulting in complete resolution of his pain. Radiographic and operative findings are discussed.
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Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Illinois.
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D000328:Adult; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007796:Laminectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation; D013126:Spinal Nerve Roots