Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) after durotomy in elective spine surgery, though rare, can pose a significant risk to patient outcomes. Spine surgeries bear a risk of dural tears (DT) with potential of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage (PCSFL). Excessive PCSFL can precipitate a decrease in intracranial pressure, potentially leading to ICH. Literature on ICH as a postoperative complication is scarce. The aim was to assess the incidence and risk factors of ICH in patients undergoing elective spine surgery.
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