Neurogenic Shock Immediately following Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: Report of Two Cases

Conclusion Incarceration of multiple cauda equina rootlets following the accidental dural tear by suction drainage caused a sudden decrease of cerebrospinal fluid pressure and traction of the cauda equina, which may have led to the vasovagal reflex.[...]Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Global Spine Journal - November 17, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Matsumoto, TomiyaOkuda, ShinyaHaku, TakamitsuMaeda, KazuyaMaeno, TakafumiYamashita, TomoyaYamasaki, RyojiKuratsu, ShigeyukiIwasaki, Motoki Tags: Case Report Source Type: research