Subacute subdural haematoma complicating lumbar microdiscectomy.
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چکیده
There have been no previous reports of a spinal subdural haematoma occurring as a complication of spinal surgery. We highlight the pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of a subacute subdural haematoma resulting from a dural tear which occurred as a surgical complication of microdiscectomy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume
دوره 82 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000