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Spontaneous acute spinal subdural hematoma: spontaneous recovery from severe paraparesis—case report and review

Authors: Michael Payer, Reto Agosti

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 11/2010

Abstract

Spontaneous idiopathic acute spinal subdural hematomas are highly exceptional. Neurological symptoms are usually severe, and rapid diagnosis with MRI is mandatory. Surgical evacuation has frequently been used therapeutically; however, spontaneous recovery in mild cases has also been reported. We present a case of spontaneous recovery from severe paraparesis after spontaneous acute SSDH, and review the English-speaking literature.

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Title: Spontaneous acute spinal subdural hematoma: spontaneous recovery from severe paraparesis—case report and review
Authors: Michael Payer
Reto Agosti
Publication date: 01-11-2010
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 11/2010
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-010-0758-7

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