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Acute thoracic epidural hematoma following spinal manipulative therapy: case report and review of the literature.

Abstract
Spinal epidural hematoma is a rare complication of chiropractic manipulation. This study reports a case of thoracic spinal epidural hematoma following spinal manipulative therapy in the absence of predisposing factors. The effectiveness and safety of chiropractic treatment in chronic spinal pain and a literature review are also presented.
AuthorsTsung-Han Lee, Chih-Feng Chen, Tao-Chen Lee, Hsiang-Lin Lee, Cheng-Hsien Lu
JournalClinical neurology and neurosurgery (Clin Neurol Neurosurg) Vol. 113 Issue 7 Pg. 575-7 (Sep 2011) ISSN: 1872-6968 [Electronic] Netherlands
PMID21397387 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
CopyrightCopyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Topics
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Hematoma, Epidural, Spinal (etiology, pathology, therapy)
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Manipulation, Chiropractic (adverse effects)
  • Manipulation, Spinal (adverse effects)
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Recovery of Function
  • Thoracic Vertebrae (pathology, surgery)

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