Peri-operative lumbar epidural bleeding controlled by dural tube reflation

Abstract

Peri-operative lumbar epidural venous bleeding may be troublesome and very difficult to control, particularly after a dural tear, when the dura becomes slack. The author presents his experience where reflation of the dural tube provided immediate control of epidural bleeding.

Key words:

• CSF leak
• laminectomy
• spinal surgery
• epidural bleeding
• dural tear