Epidural hematoma is a rare but known complication
of spinal surgery. It should be suspected in the patient
who demonstrates a new postoperative neurologic deficits. It
is important to diagnose an epidural hematoma as soon as
possible to prevent the morbidity associated with it. The critical
factors for recovery after spinal epidural hematoma are
the level of preoperative neurological deficit and the operative
interval.

Epidural hematoma is a rare but known complication
of spinal surgery. It should be suspected in the patient
who demonstrates a new postoperative neurologic deficits. It
is important to diagnose an epidural hematoma as soon as
possible to prevent the morbidity associated with it. The critical
factors for recovery after spinal epidural hematoma are
the level of preoperative neurological deficit and the operative
interval.