Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma in a Patient With a Prosthetic Valve

Authors

  • Amir Abbas Ghasemi Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Nazlou Campus, Urumia University of Medical Sciences, Urumia, Iran.
  • Amir Kamalifar Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Nazlou Campus, Urumia University of Medical Sciences, Urumia, Iran.
  • Atta Mahdkhah Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Nazlou Campus, Urumia University of Medical Sciences, Urumia, Iran.
  • Samar Kamalifar Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Abstract:

Spontaneous Spinal Epidural Hematoma (SSEH) is a rare spinal condition. Early surgical intervention is generally indicated to prevent serious permanent neurological deficits. We encountered a case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematomas associated with motor weakness that was treated successfully by surgical evacuation.

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volume 3  issue None

pages  169- 174

publication date 2018-01

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