Spinal subdural hematoma as a complication of spinal surgery: can it happen without dural tear?
Post spinal surgery subdural hematoma is a rare entity. This is a report of a case of acute post-operative spinal subdural hematoma, without any dural injury. The case was managed expectantly and went on to complete resolution of the hematoma and full clinical recovery.
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, UK. gul34@yahoo.com
Harinder
H
Gakhar
Rajendranath
R
Bommireddy
Zdenek
Z
Klezl
Denis
D
Calthorpe
D000368:Aged; D019299:Decompression, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000293:injuries; D046649:Hematoma, Subdural, Spinal / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000601:surgery; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects*