Prognostic factors and surgical outcomes of spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Vastani, Amisha
Baig Mirza, Asfand
Khoja, Abbas Khizar
Bartram, James
Shaheen, Safwan
Rajkumar, Shivani
China, Musa
Lavrador, Jose Pedro
Bleil, Cristina
Bell, David
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2022
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Spontaneous spinal epidural haematoma (SSEH) is a rare disease defined as blood accumulation within the vertebral epidural space without a cause identified, which can lead to severe neurological deficits. We aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of the prognostic factors affecting surgical outcomes in true SSEH and propose a critical time frame for operative management. A systematic literature search was performed and registered, using OVID Medline and EMBASE, in line with the PRISMA guidelines. Relevant demographic, clinical, surgical, and outcome data were extracted. The ASIA scale was uniformly used throughout our systematic review. Statistical analysis was performed via logistic regression. Of the 1179 articles examined, we included 181 studies involving 295 adult patients surgically treated for SSEH. SSEH were most commonly found in the cervicothoracic spine, with 2-4 spinal segments most commonly involved. Multivariable logistic regression model showed that the following factors were statistically significant in the post-operative outcome: operation type (P = 0.024), pre-operative neurologic status (P < 0.001), use of warfarin (P = 0.039), and operative interval (P = 0.006). Our retrospective analysis confirms the reversibility of severe neurological deficits after surgical intervention, with a prognosis of post-operative outcomes determined by the use of warfarin, pre-operative ASIA grade, and above all surgical evacuation within 12 h.
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Neurosurgical Review
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46
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1