J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2010 May;47(5):381-384. 10.3340/jkns.2010.47.5.381.

Clinical Experience and Management of Cervico-Thoracic Epidural Hematoma

• Ahn SS
• Song YJ

• KMID: 2066778
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2010.47.5.381

Abstract

Spinal epidural hematoma (SEH) causing acute myelopathy is rare. The usual clinical presentation of a SEH is sudden severe neck or back pain that progresses toward paraparesis or quadriparesis, depending on the level of the lesion. Recent studies have shown that early decompressive surgery is very important for patient's recovery. We experienced five patients of cervico-thoracic epidural hematomas associated with neurologic deficits that were treated successfully with surgical intervention.

Keyword

Intraspinal; Epidural; Hematoma; Laminectomy

MeSH Terms

Back Pain
Hematoma
Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal
Humans
Laminectomy
Neck
Neurologic Manifestations
Paraparesis
Quadriplegia
Spinal Cord Diseases