Hematoma epidural espinal postquirúrgico

  1. Valverde García, José Antonio
Revista:
Revista española de cirugía osteoarticular

ISSN: 0304-5056

Año de publicación: 2003

Volumen: 38

Número: 214

Páginas: 91-94

Tipo: Artículo

Otras publicaciones en: Revista española de cirugía osteoarticular

Resumen

Epidural hematoma is a rare but know complication of spinal surgery. It should be suspected in the patient who demonstrates a new postoperative neurologic deficits. It is important to diagnose an epidural hematoma as soon as posible to prevent the morbidity associated with it. The critical factors for recovery after spinal epidural hematoma are the level of preoperative neurological déficit and the operative interval.