Abstract
A 30-year-old male underwent a corrective posterior instrumented spinal fusion for scoliosis. Six years later, he was found to have an aortic dissection after aortic penetration of a spinal pedicle screw. We review the literature, including diagnostic modalities, and treatment decision-making for this unusual complication.
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MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
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Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
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Aortic Aneurysm / etiology*
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Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
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Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
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Aortic Dissection / etiology*
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Aortic Dissection / surgery*
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods
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Bone Screws / adverse effects*
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Humans
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Male
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Marfan Syndrome / complications
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Scoliosis / complications
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Scoliosis / surgery*
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Spinal Fusion / instrumentation*
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Treatment Outcome