Huge Epidural Hematoma after Epidural Neurolysis using NaviCath(R).
10.4184/jkss.2013.20.2.67
- Author:
Kyu Bok KANG
1
;
Jae Do LEE
;
Min Jeong SEO
;
Young Bae KIM
;
Sung Bum PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. drortho@korea.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Nerve Block;
NaviCath(R);
Epidural hematoma;
Laminectomy
- MeSH:
Hematoma;
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal;
Humans;
Laminectomy;
Leg;
Male;
Nerve Block
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2013;20(2):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVES: To report a huge epidural hematoma after epidural neurolysis. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: No complications have been reported regarding to hematoma formations after neurolysis using NaviCath(R). MATERIAL AND METHODS: A 67-year-old male with normal serum coagulation parameter experienced excruciating back and leg pains after neurolysis using NaviCath(R). RESULTS: After performing prompt multilevel laminotomy with hematoma evacuation, the patient recovered from pains without any neurological sequelae. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to be cautious while performing neurolysis with NaviCath(R) to avoid the epidural hematoma. Surgical treatment is an effective option to resolve the spinal epidural hematoma.
