Open AccessSubdural hemorrhage – a serious complication post‐intrathecal chemotherapy. A case report and review of literature
Author(s) -
Chia Xiu Xian,
Bazargan Ali
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.147
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , lumbar puncture , intrathecal , chemotherapy , subdural hemorrhage , surgery , anesthesia , hematoma , cerebrospinal fluid
Key Clinical Message We need to have a high index of suspicion for subdural hemorrhage ( SDH ) post‐lumbar puncture in hematological patients given their increased risk and the significant morbidity and mortality associated with SDH s.