J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2014 Mar;55(3):170-172. 10.3340/jkns.2014.55.3.170.

Unintended Complication of Intracranial Subdural Hematoma after Percutaneous Epidural Neuroplasty

• Kim SB
• Kim MK
• Kim KD
• Lim YJ

• KMID: 2191086
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2014.55.3.170

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Percutaneous epidural neuroplasty; Subdural hematoma; Intracranial hypotension; Complication

MeSH Terms

Hematoma, Subdural
Hematoma, Subdural, Intracranial*
Intracranial Hypotension

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Brain MRI taken one month after neuroplasty shows bilateral fronto-temporo-parietal subdural fluid collection with brain compression.

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  Fig. 2 Head CT taken one month after brain MRI showing complete resolution of subdural hematoma.

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