Traumatic spinal subdural hematoma: rapid resolution after repeated lumbar spinal puncture and drainage.
A 15-year-old boy developed back pain and sciatica after a minor trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed lumbar spinal subdural hematoma. After repeated lumbar spinal puncture and drainage of hemorrhagic fluid, spinal subdural hematoma was resolved completely. The benefits of conservative treatment by lumbar spinal puncture are discussed.
Lee
J I
JI
Department of Neurosurgery, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Hong
S C
SC
Shin
H J
HJ
Eoh
W
W
Byun
H S
HS
Kim
J H
JH
D000058:Accidental Falls; D000293:Adolescent; D004322:Drainage; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013129:Spinal Puncture