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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2012.51.5.308

Epidural Hematoma Related with Low-Dose Aspirin : Complete Recovery without Surgical Treatment  

Kim, Kyoung-Tae (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital)
Cho, Dae-Chul (Department of Neurosurgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital)
Ahn, Suk-Won (Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University)
Kang, Suk-Hyung (Department of Neurosurgery, Spine Center, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.51, no.5, 2012 , pp. 308-311 More about this Journal
Abstract
Hemorrhagic complications associated with aspirin use occur primarily at skin or gastrointestinal sites but can occasionally occur in the central nervous system. In particular, spontaneous spinal epidural hemorrhage (SSEH) associated with aspirin is very rare. We report a case of low-dose (100 mg daily) aspirin-related SSEH that was successfully treated with medical management. Our case indicates that low-dose aspirin could induce SSEH and that conservative treatment with close observation and repeated imaging studies should be considered in cases with neurological improvement or mild deficits.
Keywords
Aspirin; Spinal epidural hematoma; Medical management;
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