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The initial postoperative course was uneventful, with improvement in radicular symptoms and intact neurological function. However, on postoperative day 5, he developed acute back pain, bilateral lower limb weakness, saddle anesthesia, and fecal incontinence. Emergency MRI confirmed a compressive epidural hematoma extending from L4 to L5. During the urgent surgical evacuation, multiple organized blood clots of varying sizes were identified and removed. Through postoperative rehabilitation therapy, the patient's left lower limb muscle strength gradually improved, though bowel and bladder dysfunction persisted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The present case highlights that, despite the absence of prior literature on this complication in OSE, the risk of symptomatic epidural hematoma exists similarly to other endoscopic spinal techniques. Early recognition, prompt imaging, and immediate surgical intervention are critical to optimizing neurological recovery. 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