Drainage of an acute spinal epidural hematoma that developed without risk factors in the thoracic spine using epidural needle: A case report
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
;
: 266-270, 2017.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-145719
ABSTRACT
Epidural hematoma after epidural block is a rare complication in healthy patients without risk factor. However, this rare disease can lead to neurological symptoms or paralysis. It is usually treated with surgical drainage. Herein we report a case of acute thoracic epidural hematoma associated with neurologic symptoms after epidural block in a healthy male without risk factors. We performed drainage of the epidural hematoma using 18-gauge Tuohy needle without surgical intervention. The patient's neurological symptoms and pain were relieved. He was discharged without sequelae.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Paralysis
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Spine
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Drainage
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Risk Factors
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Rare Diseases
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Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal
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Hematoma
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Needles
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Neurologic Manifestations
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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