Remote cerebellar hemorrhage as a complication of lumbar spine surgery

We present a case of RCH following a L4-5 decompression laminectomy complicated by an intra-operative dural tear which was detected and repaired at the time of surgery. Despite prompt intra-operative repair of the dura, there was persistent cerebrospinal fluid leak as evidenced by a high subfascial epidural drain output which resulted in bilateral intraparenchymal cerebellar hemorrhage. The patient was managed conservatively and recovered without neurological deficits.
Source: Journal of Radiology Case Reports - Category: Radiology Source Type: research