• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• v.29 no.3
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• pp.411-419
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• 2000

Hematomyelia is an extremely rare condition that cause severe neurological symptoms. We reported 4 cases of spontaneous hematomyelia, two cases of cavernous angioma and two cases of hematoma. In all patients, the clinical course was progressive ; motor and sensory abnormalities below the lesion and voiding difficulties were the common presenting symptom complex. The preoperative diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging and the all patients underwent surgical exploration. Complete removal of hematoma was done in 3 patients and complete evacuation after aspiration of hematoma were performed in one patients. Neurological function did not worsen postoperatively in any patients. The early diagnosis with magnetic resonance imaging and immediate surgical treatment of the hematoma and the associated vascular malformation are considered to be the best way to halt the progression of the disease.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.141-153
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• 2013

Objectives : The study aimed to show the clinical effects of oriental medical treatments for vascular disease of spinal cord. Methods : The patients were treated using acupuncture, electroacupuncture, pharmacoacupuncture, herbal medication. And the effects for vascular disease of spinal cord have measured in ASIA scale, SCIM III. Results : Sensory score on the ASIA scale is increased 128 to 156 in case 1, 189 to 196 in case 2. Motor score on the ASIA scale isn't changed in case 1, but is increased 90 to 99 in case 2. SCIM III is improved 25 to 30 in case 2. Conclusions : From the above results, It is considered that oriental medical treatments is effective on vascular disease of spinal cord.