A brief review of literature of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in the context of an idiopathic spinal epidural hematoma

A brief review of literature of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma in the context of an idiopathic spinal epidural hematoma

Abstract Background There is a debate over the origin of bleeding in case of spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH). The most widely accepted theory is of venous origin. Since the epidural veins are valveless, there will be increased venous pressure transmitted from intrathoracic and intraabdom...

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Main Author: Ajaya Kumar Ayyappan Unnithan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-06-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery
Subjects:
Spinal epidural hematoma
Etiology
Venous pressure
Conservative treatment
Laminectomy
Minimally invasive surgical procedures
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41984-019-0046-7

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