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Title: Spinal subarachnoid hematoma after lumbar puncture producing acute thoracic myelopathy: case report. Author: Diaz FG, Yock DH, Rockswold GL. Journal: Neurosurgery; 1978; 3(3):404-6. PubMed ID: 154073. Abstract: A case of subarachnoid hematoma after a difficult lumbar puncture and anticoagulation is presented. Subarachnoid adhesions preventing the free flow of spinal fluid at the T-6 level served to limit the cranial progression of the hemorrhage and produced a transverse myelopathy at that level. The underlying pathology, clinical course, and myelographic findings are reviewed. Pertinent literature is presented.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]