Retroperitoneal Hematoma after Transforaminal Selective Epidural Block: A Case Report

Abstract

Transforaminal selective epidural block (TFSEB) technique is used for spinal pain management. Multiple recent reports cite TFSEB resulting in complications such as life-threatening infections, spinal fluid leaks, positional headaches, adhesive arachnoiditis, hydrocephalus, air embolism, urinary retention, allergic reactions, intravascular injections, stroke, blindness, neurological deficits/paralysis, hematomas, seizure and death. We present herein a case of TFSEB induced retroperitoneal hematoma resolution with conservative treatment.

Keywords

• anticoagulants
• hematoma
• nerve block
• platelet aggregation inhibitors
• steroids