H Broadhurst1, P Thumbikat1, C A J Romanowski2, K P S Nair1. 1. Princess Royal Spinal Injuries and Neurorehabilitation Centre, Northern General Hospital , Sheffield, UK. 2. Department of Medical Imaging, Royal Hallamshire Hospital , Sheffield, UK.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Single case-report. OBJECTIVES: To describe subarachnoid haemorrhage; an unusual complication following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump in an adult with spinal cord injury. SETTING: Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit, Sheffield, UK. METHODS: Review of the medical notes and literature. RESULTS: A 77-year-old man with an incomplete ASIA-C spinal cord injury at C5 level sustained 2 years previously, developed subarachnoid haemorrhage following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump for the management of spasticity that was unresponsive to treatment with oral antispasticity agents. CONCLUSION: Subarachnoid haemorrhage can occur as a rare complication of insertion of Intrathecal baclofen pump. This need to be considered while evaluating patients who present with headache, confusion and seizures in the post operative period. SPONSORSHIP: Not applicable.
STUDY DESIGN: Single case-report. OBJECTIVES: To describe subarachnoid haemorrhage; an unusual complication following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump in an adult with spinal cord injury. SETTING: Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Unit, Sheffield, UK. METHODS: Review of the medical notes and literature. RESULTS: A 77-year-old man with an incomplete ASIA-C spinal cord injury at C5 level sustained 2 years previously, developed subarachnoid haemorrhage following implantation of an intrathecal baclofen pump for the management of spasticity that was unresponsive to treatment with oral antispasticity agents. CONCLUSION:Subarachnoid haemorrhage can occur as a rare complication of insertion of Intrathecal baclofen pump. This need to be considered while evaluating patients who present with headache, confusion and seizures in the post operative period. SPONSORSHIP: Not applicable.
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