Optimizing Management of Spontaneous Cervical Epidural Hematoma: The Role of Early Intervention in Functional Recovery
Prompt surgical decompression, ideally within 12-24 hours, can result in excellent functional recovery in SCEH, even in patients with severe initial neurological deficits. Early recognition of stroke-mimicking symptoms and urgent MRI evaluation are crucial for achieving optimal outcomes.
Authors
- So Ohashi
- Hirokazu Nagasaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6828-8846)
- Michihisa Narikiyo
- Keita Hashimoto
- Hidenori Matsuoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1778-801X)
- Yusuke Hirokawa
- Yoshifumi Tsuboi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7596-9594)
- Ryoken Miyazaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7526-9344)
- H Narita
Institutions
- Kawasaki Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Spine Surgery and Related Research
- Published
- 2025-10-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.22603/ssrr.2025-0233
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Hematomas and Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00