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case_images: Preoperative MRI T
  2-weighted axial (B) and sagittal (A) images show an L4-L5 disc herniation with compression of the L5 nerve root. Postoperative MRI T
  2-weighted axial (C) and sagittal (D) images reveal an SEH compressing the thecal sac and causing spinal canal stenosis at the surgical site.
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case_images: Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated L4-L5 disc herniation with compression of the left L5 nerve root (Figure 1a,b). MRI demonstrated SEH and spinal canal stenosis at the surgical site (Figure 1c,d).
case_images: Intraoperative image depicting the consolidated hematoma.
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case_images: The patient underwent emergency debridement and hematoma evacuation under general anesthesia (Figure 2), with a suction drain placed.