Abstract:Background: Epiduroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that enables diagnosis and treatment within the epidural
space with direct vision. Previously reported complications of this technique have been mostly mild neurological
complications of a transitory nature. In the present case, we describe a serious complication
following an epiduroscopy, resulting in death.
Case Report: The patient was a 39-year-old woman with lower back and lower limb pain who had undergone 3 surgical
interventions previously on the… Show more
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