| Cervicothoracic epidural hematoma after chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy. Case report and review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 17977203 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A spinal epidural hematoma is an extremely rare complication of cervical spine manipulation therapy (CSMT). The authors present the case of an adult woman, otherwise in good health, who developed Brown-Séquard syndrome after CSMT. Decompressive surgery performed within 8 hours after the onset of symptoms allowed for complete recovery of the patient's preoperative neurological deficit. The unique feature of this case was the magnetic resonance image showing increased signal intensity in the paraspinal musculature consistent with a contusion, which probably formed after SMT. The pertinent literature is also reviewed. |
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Authors:
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Maurizio Domenicucci; Alessandro Ramieri; Maurizio Salvati; Christian Brogna; Antonino Raco |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of neurosurgery. Spine Volume: 7 ISSN: 1547-5654 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2007 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-11-05 Completed Date: 2007-11-20 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101223545 Medline TA: J Neurosurg Spine Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 571-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Neurological Sciences, Neurosurgery, University of Rome "La Sapienza", Rome, Italy. smcapone@libero.it |
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Cervical Vertebrae* Female Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Humans Manipulation, Chiropractic / adverse effects* Middle Aged Thoracic Vertebrae* |
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