Dokuzović, S.; Muthu, S.; Pavešić, J.; Španić, M.; Ivandić, S.; Eder, G.; Bošnjak, B.; Prodan, K.; Lončar, Z.; Ćorluka, S. Conservative Treatment for Spontaneous Resolution of Postoperative Symptomatic Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma—A Case Report. Medicina2023, 59, 1590.
Dokuzović, S.; Muthu, S.; Pavešić, J.; Španić, M.; Ivandić, S.; Eder, G.; Bošnjak, B.; Prodan, K.; Lončar, Z.; Ćorluka, S. Conservative Treatment for Spontaneous Resolution of Postoperative Symptomatic Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma—A Case Report. Medicina 2023, 59, 1590.
Dokuzović, S.; Muthu, S.; Pavešić, J.; Španić, M.; Ivandić, S.; Eder, G.; Bošnjak, B.; Prodan, K.; Lončar, Z.; Ćorluka, S. Conservative Treatment for Spontaneous Resolution of Postoperative Symptomatic Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma—A Case Report. Medicina2023, 59, 1590.
Dokuzović, S.; Muthu, S.; Pavešić, J.; Španić, M.; Ivandić, S.; Eder, G.; Bošnjak, B.; Prodan, K.; Lončar, Z.; Ćorluka, S. Conservative Treatment for Spontaneous Resolution of Postoperative Symptomatic Thoracic Spinal Epidural Hematoma—A Case Report. Medicina 2023, 59, 1590.
Abstract
Introduction: Postoperative epidural hematomas of the cervical and thoracic spine can pose a great risk of rapid neurological impairment and sometimes require immediate decompressive surgery. Case Report: We present the case of a young patient operated on for stabilization of a two-level thoracic vertebra fracture who developed total paralysis due to an epidural hematoma postoperatively. The course of epidural hematoma was quickly reversed with the help of a con-servative technique that prevented revision surgery. The patient regained complete neurology on follow-up without any recurrent episodes. Conclusion: There is a role of similar maneuvers as described in this case to be employed in the management of postoperative epidural hematomas. However, prolonged watchful waiting should still be discouraged, and patients should remain ready for revision surgery if there are no early signs of rapid recovery.
Keywords
thoracic; spine; trauma; fracture; hematoma
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Surgery
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