Spinal subdural hematoma as a complication of spinal surgery: can it happen without dural tear?
- Resource Type
- Report
- Authors
- Gakhar, Harinder; Bommireddy, Rajendranath; Klezl, Zdenek; Calthorpe, Denis
- Source
- European Spine Journal. May2013 Supplement, Vol. 22, p346-349. 4p.
- Subject
- *HEMATOMA
*HEMORRHAGE
*TUMORS
*SURGERY
*MEDICINE
- Language
- ISSN
- 0940-6719
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]