Aortic pseudoaneurysm in the L3-L4 disc space after lumbar disc surgery. A case report

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1998 May;80(3):448-51. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.80b3.8569.

Abstract

We report a patient who developed an aortic pseudoaneurysm in the L3-L4 disc space after lumbar disc surgery. The diagnosis was made by MRI and aortography, and repair using a prosthetic graft and anterior fusion was successful. We discuss the predisposing factors, the clinical picture and management of vascular injuries during disc excision.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / etiology*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
  • Aortography
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Bone Screws
  • Diskectomy / adverse effects*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / surgery*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Spinal Fusion / instrumentation