title: Vascular complications associated with osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis: a report of two cases.
abstract: Major vascular trauma is a much considered complication of lumbar extension osteotomy in ankylosing spondylitis. It has, however, only been reported twice in the literature. This paper analyzes in detail two additional cases and makes certain recommendations based on the findings.
authors: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Weatherley
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authors: D
authors: Jaffray
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authors: Terry
mesh_terms: D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*