Hematoma epidural espinal postquirúrgico Postsurgical spinal epidural hematoma

Summary. Epidural hematoma is a rare but known complication of spinal surgery. It should be suspected in the patient who demonstrates a new postoperative neurologic deficits. It is important to diagnose an epidural hematoma as soon as possible to prevent the morbidity associated with it. The critical factors for recovery after spinal epidural hematoma are the level of preoperative neurological deficit and the operati