Early Acute Spinal Subdural Hematoma Following Multilevel Bilateral Lumbar Decompression via a Unilateral Approach: A
Turgut Kuytu1, Kudret Türeyen2
1Neurosurgery, VM Medical Park Hospital, Bursa, TUR.
Cureus
|November 19, 2025
Summary
A rare spinal subdural hematoma (SSH) complication after minimally invasive lumbar decompression required reoperation. Prompt surgical evacuation is crucial for patients with progressive neurological deficits post-spine surgery.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Neurology
Background:
- Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition requiring surgical intervention.
- Minimally invasive lumbar decompression is a frequently used surgical technique.
- Spinal subdural hematoma (SSH) is a rare but serious complication following spinal surgery.
