Clinical Experience and Management of Cervico-Thoracic Epidural Hematoma
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 381-384, 2010.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) causing acute myelopathy is rare. The usual clinical presentation of a SEH is sudden severe neck or back pain that progresses toward paraparesis or quadriparesis, depending on the level of the lesion. Recent studies have shown that early decompressive surgery is very important for patient's recovery. We experienced five patients of cervico-thoracic epidural hematomas associated with neurologic deficits that were treated successfully with surgical intervention.
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Main subject:
Quadriplegia
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Spinal Cord Diseases
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Back Pain
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Paraparesis
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Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal
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Hematoma
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Laminectomy
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Neck
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Neurologic Manifestations
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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