Progressive neurological dysfunction secondary to postoperative cervical pseudomeningocele in a C-4 quadriplegic

Abstract

A case is detailed of a patient who developed neurological deficit above a fixed quadriplegic level at C-4 18 yr after posterior cervical decompression for trauma. Diagnostic evaluation revealed a pseudomeningocele at the site of his previous surgery. Subsequent operative closure resulted in reversal of his neurological symptoms.