Epidural migration of hemostatic agents as a cause of postthoracotomy paraplegia. Report of two cases.
Paraplegia secondary to pulmonary surgery occurred in two patients because of epidural migration of hemostatic agents. Computerized tomography following myelography revealed the lesion clearly. Both patients achieved satisfactory neurological recovery through prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Wada
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka University Medical School, Japan.
Yonenobu
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Ebara
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Kuwahara
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Ono
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004824:Epidural Space; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013908:Thoracotomy
D002483:Cellulose, Oxidized