Open AccessDelayed arterial symptomatic epidural hematoma on the 14th day after posterior lumbar interbody fusion: A case report
Author(s) -
Shen-Shen Hao,
Zhen-Fu Gao,
Hong-Ke Li,
Shuai Liu,
Sheng-Li Dong,
Honglei Chen,
Zhifang Zhang
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i22.7973
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , hematoma , lumbar , epidural hematoma , hemostasis , lumbar arteries , magnetic resonance imaging , back pain , low back pain , lumbar vertebrae , anesthesia , radiology , alternative medicine , pathology
Delayed arterial symptomatic epidural hematoma (SEH) on the 14 th day after posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is rare but it may lead to severe complications if not identified and treated in a timely manner. After diagnosis of the current case, early surgical removal of the hematoma and strict hemostasis treatment was accomplished. This case report highlights the importance of swift diagnosis and treatment in SEH patients.