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