Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome with Status Epilepticus Following Surgery for Lumbar Stenosis and Spondylolisthesis

Prompt recognition and treatment of this potentially life-threatening syndrome is necessary to increase the likelihood of favorable outcome. Spinal surgeons need to be aware of the possibility of neurologic deterioration after spinal surgery and be alert about the occurrence of a dural leak, either recognized or unnoticed, as the plausible mechanism triggering PRES.