Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma and spinal cord infarction following orthotopic liver transplantation: Case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND: Spinal epidural hematomas are rare conditions. Although the exact cause remains unknown in up to 40% of cases, anticoagulation therapy, neoplasm, thrombolytic therapy, internal jugular vein thrombosis, and prolonged Valsalva maneuvers associated with pregnancy may be contributing factors...

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Main Authors: Buchanan, Colin C., Lu, Daniel C., Buchanan, Corinne, Tran, Tram T.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
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Surgical Neurology International: Spine
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841936/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24340232
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.120775
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