Drainage of an acute spinal epidural hematoma that developed without risk factors in the thoracic spine using epidural needle: A case report.
10.17085/apm.2017.12.3.266
- Author:
Young Deog CHA
1
;
Gi Won KIM
;
Chun Woo YANG
;
So Ra OH
;
Seung Won RYOO
;
Byung Gun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, Korea. kbg95@nate.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Epidural block;
Epidural needle;
Spinal epidural hematoma
- MeSH:
Drainage*;
Hematoma;
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal*;
Humans;
Male;
Needles*;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Paralysis;
Rare Diseases;
Risk Factors*;
Spine*
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
2017;12(3):266-270
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
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.
