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Spinal Subdural Hematoma following Percutaneous Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Discectomy - A Case Report -
Jung Hoon Park, Woo Min Park, Cheul Woong Park
J Adv Spine Surg 2020;10(2):62-68.   Published online December 31, 2020
Spinal subdural hematoma (SDH) is a rare complication after spinal surgery. Only a few cases are reported on spinal SDH following open lumbar spinal decompression or fusion surgery. Moreover, there has been no case report on spinal SDH following percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar discectomy. We report a case of spinal SDH following endoscopic discectomy, review the literature of this complication and discuss the etiology to it and methods to prevent it. A 63-year-old woman presented with severe radiating pain. Pain was not improved with conservative management. Lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was checked and revealed right L3-4 ruptured disc with severe L4 root compression. Percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic decompression was performed and the pain subsided promptly after the endoscopic procedure. On 7th post-operative day, pain on Rt. buttock, anterior thigh was deteriorated severely, more than in pre-operatively. Deteriorated pain was not controlled by oral medications and epidural block. Repeat MRI showed no definite recurrence of disc herniation at decompressed level but spinal SDH, severely compressing cauda equina was seen on T12-sacral area. Spinal SDH is a rare complication following spine surgery, including percutaneous endoscopic surgery. A spine surgeon should be aware of the possibility of spinal subdural hematoma, having severe sequel.
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