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http://dx.doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2013.54.1.58

Spinal Subarachnoid Hematoma as a Complication of an Intramuscular Stimulation : Case Report and a Review of Literatures  

Lee, Myeong Jong (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
Chung, Young Sun (Department of Neurosurgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society / v.54, no.1, 2013 , pp. 58-60 More about this Journal
Abstract
Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) is widely used to treat myofascial pain syndrome. IMS is a safe procedure but several complications have been described. To our knowledge, spinal subarachnoid hematoma has never been reported as a complication of an IMS. The authors have experienced a case of spinal subarachnoid hematoma occurring after an IMS, which was tentatively diagnosed as intracranial subarachnoid hemorrhage because of severe headache. Patient was successfully treated with surgery. Here, we report our case with a review of literature.
Keywords
Intramuscular stimulation; Intraspinal subarachnoid hematoma;
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