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Recurrent spinal epidural hematoma: case report.

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¹Neurosurgical division, army medical center of Rome, Piazza Celimontana 50, 00184 Rome, Italy. riccardo.caruso@uniroma1.it

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Summary

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A rare complication following C6 corpectomy surgery, two epidural hematomas at C7-D1 occurred in a 65-year-old patient. This was likely due to surgical trauma, increased thoracic pressure from COPD, and dual antiplatelet therapy.

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Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Vascular Surgery
Pulmonology

Background:

Spinal decompression surgery, such as C6 corpectomy, carries risks.
Epidural hematomas are a potential, though uncommon, post-operative complication.
Understanding risk factors is crucial for preventing adverse outcomes.

Observation:

A 65-year-old male developed two distinct epidural hematomas at the C7-D1 level.
These events occurred 20 and 37 days after undergoing C6 corpectomy.
The patient had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and was on dual antiplatelet therapy.

Findings:

The development of epidural hematomas was attributed to a combination of factors.
Surgical manipulation of the internal anterior epidural venous plexus is a primary suspect.
Increased intra-thoracic pressure, exacerbated by COPD, likely contributed.
Dual antiplatelet drug therapy may have increased bleeding risk.

Implications:

This case highlights a rare but serious complication of spinal surgery.
Identifying and mitigating combined risk factors is essential for patient safety.
Further research into the specific interplay of surgical technique, patient comorbidities, and pharmacotherapy is warranted.