Widespread post-traumatic acute spinal subdural haematoma: case report and review of the literature

A case report of acute post-traumatic spinal subdural haematoma (ASSH). To report a rare post-traumatic problem. Dicle University Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey. A 3-year-old boy was admitted to our clinic with paraplegia 24 h after falling from a height of about 5 meters. Investigation revealed an ac...

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Published in:Spinal cord 2002-06, Vol.40 (6), p.304-306
Main Authors: Ozkan, U, Kemaloğlu, M S, Aydin, M, Selçuki, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Disease
Child, Preschool
Hematoma, Subdural - diagnosis
Hematoma, Subdural - etiology
Hematoma, Subdural - therapy
Humans
Laminectomy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Male
Methylprednisolone - therapeutic use
Paraplegia - therapy
Spinal Cord Injuries - complications
Spinal Cord Injuries - diagnosis
Spinal Cord Injuries - therapy
Thoracic Vertebrae
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Summary:A case report of acute post-traumatic spinal subdural haematoma (ASSH). To report a rare post-traumatic problem. Dicle University Hospital, Diyarbakir, Turkey. A 3-year-old boy was admitted to our clinic with paraplegia 24 h after falling from a height of about 5 meters. Investigation revealed an acute spinal subdural haematoma. Following surgery there was marked improvement. The rehabilitation of the patient continues. MRI is the most valuable diagnostic method. In each case diagnosed as ASSH, prompt evacuation should be performed before irreversible neurological damage occurs.
ISSN:1362-4393
1476-5624
DOI:10.1038/sj.sc.3101258