Postoperative Epidural Hematomas in the Lumbar Spine.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-1-2015
Abstract
Postoperative epidural hematomas are rare complications following lumbar spine surgery, but if they are not quickly identified and treated they can lead to permanent neurological deficits. Epidural hematomas occur in approximately 0.10%-0.24% of all spine surgeries, and despite the fact that multiple large studies have been performed attempting to identify risk factors for this complication, there is still significant debate about the effect of subfascial drains, postoperative anticoagulation, and antiplatelet medication on the incidence of postoperative hematoma. The purpose of this manuscript is to review the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients who develop a postoperative lumbar epidural hematoma.
Volume
28
Issue
9
First Page
313
Last Page
318
ISSN
1539-2465
Published In/Presented At
Schroeder, G. D., Kurd, M. F., Kepler, C. K., Arnold, P. M., & Vaccaro, A. R. (2015). Postoperative Epidural Hematomas in the Lumbar Spine. Journal of spinal disorders & techniques, 28(9), 313–318. https://doi.org/10.1097/BSD.0000000000000329
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
26484502
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article