Cerebral Subdural Hematoma Following Spinal Anesthesia: Report of Two Cases

Postdural puncture headache and cerebral subdural hematoma are among complications of spinal anesthesia with some common characteristics; however misdiagnosis of these two could result in a catastrophic outcome or prevent unwanted results by urgent interventions. With the purpose of increasing aware...

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Published in:Case Reports in Medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.1-4-098
Main Authors: Moradi, Mehrdad, Shami, Shoaleh, Farhadifar, Fariba, Nesseri, Karim
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Language:English
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Summary:Postdural puncture headache and cerebral subdural hematoma are among complications of spinal anesthesia with some common characteristics; however misdiagnosis of these two could result in a catastrophic outcome or prevent unwanted results by urgent interventions. With the purpose of increasing awareness of such complications and a speedy diagnosis, we report two cases of postspinal anesthesia headache that was timely diagnosed as cerebral subdural hematoma and prevented the likelihood of a disastrous outcome.
ISSN:1687-9627
1687-9635
DOI:10.1155/2012/352028