The sequelae of spinal cord hemangioma surgery are related to the extent of damage to the spinal cord, including pain, neurological deficits, and in severe cases, life-threatening.
Spinal cord hemangiomas, also called hemangioblastomas, occur mostly intramedullary, but can also occur extradurally within the dura mater, resulting in a space-occupying effect. The disease can usually be treated surgically and does not usually have sequelae with the spinal cord. However, if damage to the spinal cord occurs during surgery, it may cause sequelae of varying degrees such as pain and neurologic deficits.
Pain is one of the common sequelae, mostly due to localized nerve damage during surgery, resulting in radiating pain in the innervated area after surgery. Spinal cord nerve injury will lead to a series of neurological dysfunction, including abnormal skin sensation, muscle weakness and incontinence, etc., and in severe cases, life may even be in danger.
It is recommended that patients choose regular hospitals to undergo spinal cord hemangioma surgery and actively treat the disease under the guidance of doctors to avoid delays.