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Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
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: 67-70, 2013.
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STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVES: To report a huge epidural hematoma after epidural neurolysis. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: No complications have been reported regarding to hematoma formations after neurolysis using NaviCath(R). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 67-year-old male with normal serum coagulation parameter experienced excruciating back and leg pains after neurolysis using NaviCath(R). RESULTS: After performing prompt multilevel laminotomy with hematoma evacuation, the patient recovered from pains without any neurological sequelae. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to be cautious while performing neurolysis with NaviCath(R) to avoid the epidural hematoma. Surgical treatment is an effective option to resolve the spinal epidural hematoma.