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Spinal epidural hematoma following a thoracic epidural in a child with sickle cell disease

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Acute liver dysfunction in the perioperative period may increase the risk of epidural hematoma in a patient with a neuraxial catheter. Coagulation testing needs to be carefully monitored in these patients. An epidural hematoma should be ruled out urgently by CT or MRI in cases of a persistent motor block.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1016

Authors: Madhankumar Sathyamoorthy, Benjamin Walker, Melissa M. Rhodes, Ike Eriator

Institutions: University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Wisconsin American Family Children's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Hematomas and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820