title: [Epidural hematoma caused after epidural catheterization for the coronary artery bypass graft: a case report].
abstract: Epidural hematoma is a rare complication of epidural anesthesia, but once this severe complication has occurred, without early decompressive procedure, it may cause permanent neurologic disorder. Especially, the patients with hemostatic disorder have a higher risk of epidural hematomas. We report a patient who recovered immediately from neurological symptoms resulting from epidural hematoma formed by epidural catheterization on the day before coronary artery bypass. Epidural hematoma as a complication of epidural anesthesia is discussed.
authors.forename: Akihiko
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yoshinaga
authors.forename: Hirokuni
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Sonoda
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged