Hydrocephalus as a Complication of Durotomy during Cervical Laminoplasty: A Case Report
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
;
: 69-73, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
STUDY DESIGN:
Case report.OBJECTIVES:
We report a case of hydrocephalus as a complication of durotomy during cervical laminoplasty. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW Hydrocephalus is a very rare complication of cervical laminoplasty. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A 72-year-old man had an incidental durotomy during cervical laminoplasty. The dural leak was repaired by secondary surgery. However, the patient continued to complain of headaches and developed confusion and drowsiness. A computed tomographic scan of the brain showed hydrocephalus. After insertion of a lumbar drain, the patient experienced a temporary improvement in the neurologic symptoms. After 6 months, the neurologic symptoms recurred and a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt was placed.RESULTS:
After placement of the VP shunt, the neurologic symptoms improved significantly.CONCLUSIONS:
If a patient shows deterioration of neurologic symptoms after an incidental durotomy, surgeons should consider the possibility of hydrocephalus.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Sleep Stages
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Brain
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Laminoplasty
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Surgeons
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Headache
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Hydrocephalus
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Neurologic Manifestations
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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