Hematoma epidural espinal postquirúrgico
ISSN: 0304-5056
Year of publication: 2003
Volume: 38
Issue: 214
Pages: 91-94
Type: Article
More publications in: Revista española de cirugía osteoarticular
Abstract
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.