Research Article: Risk factors for spinal subdural hematoma after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar Interbody Fusion (MI-TLIF): a multivariate analysis
Abstract:
Spinal subdural hematoma (SSH) is a rare cause of compression of the neutral elements of the spinal cord. However, little is known about the presentation of acute SSH after lumbar spine surgery. The reason for this may be that symptomatic SSH occurs rarely and is not given enough attention by spine surgeons. Currently, the decision to perform MRI postoperatively is more dependent on surgeon preference; therefore, no high-quality studies have been published. Our team reports our experience in the diagnosis and management of SSH after lumbar decompression and fusion surgery.
Introduction:
Spinal subdural hematoma (SSH) is a relatively uncommon condition characterized by compression of the neural elements within the spinal cord [1, 2]. It typically observed in patients with specific predisposing factors, such as vascular malformations, tumors, bleeding disorders, anticoagulation therapy, trauma, or infection [3]. Additionally, SSH can also be associated with iatrogenic injuries, including diagnostic lumbar puncture, spinal anesthesia, or lumbar spine surgery [4].
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