Unintended complication of intracranial subdural hematoma after percutaneous epidural neuroplasty

Percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN) is a known interventional technique for the management of spinal pain. As with any procedures, PEN is associated with complications ranging from mild to more serious ones. We present a case of intracranial subdural hematoma after PEN requiring surgical evacuat...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2014, 55(3), , pp.170-172
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Sung Bum, Kim, Min Ki, Kim, Kee D, Lim, Young Jin
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Zusammenfassung:Percutaneous epidural neuroplasty (PEN) is a known interventional technique for the management of spinal pain. As with any procedures, PEN is associated with complications ranging from mild to more serious ones. We present a case of intracranial subdural hematoma after PEN requiring surgical evacuation. We review the relevant literature and discuss possible complications of PEN and patholophysiology of intracranial subdural hematoma after PEN.
ISSN:2005-3711
1598-7876
DOI:10.3340/jkns.2014.55.3.170