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01-09-2008 | Case Report

Intracranial hypotension following scoliosis surgery: dural penetration of a thoracic pedicle screw

Authors: Sait Albayram, Mustafa Onur Ulu, Hakan Hanimoglu, Mehmet Yasar Kaynar, Murat Hanci

Published in: European Spine Journal | Special Issue 2/2008

Abstract

The authors report on a 14 years old female with intracranial hypotension who had a history of spinal instrumentation surgery for scoliosis 3 months prior to her admission. She had been diagnosed with migraine in a neurology clinic and was under medical therapy when presented. During the investigation process, a right thoracic pedicle screw, which was penetrating and transversing the dura mater at the T3–T4 level was identified. The diagnosis and management of such a case is discussed. Knowledge of this entity is of extreme importance to spine surgeons, in order to prevent delayed diagnosis and possible complications.

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Title: Intracranial hypotension following scoliosis surgery: dural penetration of a thoracic pedicle screw
Authors: Sait Albayram
Mustafa Onur Ulu
Hakan Hanimoglu
Mehmet Yasar Kaynar
Murat Hanci
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Spine Journal / Issue Special Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0940-6719
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0932
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-008-0681-2

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Intracranial hypotension following scoliosis surgery: dural penetration of a thoracic pedicle screw

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