J Minim Invasive Spine Surg Tech.  2016 Sep;1(1):44-46. 10.21182/jmisst.2016.00122.

Retroperitoneal Hematoma after Transforaminal Selective Epidural Block: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea

Abstract

Transforaminal selective epidural block (TFSEB) technique is used for spinal pain management. Multiple recent reports cite TFSEB resulting in complications such as life-threatening infections, spinal fluid leaks, positional headaches, adhesive arachnoiditis, hydrocephalus, air embolism, urinary retention, allergic reactions, intravascular injections, stroke, blindness, neurological deficits/paralysis, hematomas, seizure and death. We present herein a case of TFSEB induced retroperitoneal hematoma resolution with conservative treatment.

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Anticoagulants; Hematoma; Nerve block; Platelet aggregation inhibitors; Steroids
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