Abstract

Seizure after laminectomy for spinal procedure is very rare and has not been reported after lipomyelomeningocele surgery beforehand. Here, two cases of seizure following laminectomy for lipomyelomeningocele are reported. The exact etiology of the event is unknown but anesthetic material, pneumocephalus, intracranial hypotension subsequent to cerebrospinal fluid leakage after spinal procedures, spinal-induced seizure and the potential toxic effect of fat molecules could be considered.

Details

Title
Possible causes of seizure after spine surgery
Author
Habibi, Zohreh; Nejat, Farideh; El Khashab, Mostafa
Pages
36-38
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Jan 2010
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
18171745
e-ISSN
19983948
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
862954295
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd Jan 2010