Anterior spinal artery syndrome after peripheral angiography of the lower limbs.
METHODS
A case report of temporary anterior spinal artery syndrome secondary to peripheral angiography of the lower limbs.


OBJECTIVE
To report a rare case of spinal cord ischemia following a straightforward peripheral angiography with femoral access.


METHODS
Istanbul, Turkey.


METHODS
A 70-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease developed temporary paraplegia after angiography caused by anterior spinal ischemia. His motor weakness improved gradually over a 2 month period.


CONCLUSIONS
Spinal complications are extremely rare after peripheral angiography. The possible mechanisms of spinal cord damage are discussed, and the relevant data regarding the etiology are reviewed.
Bozkurt
A Kürşat
AK
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
Aydingöz
O
O
Yüceyar
L
L
Tanriverdi
S
S
D000368:Aged; D000792:Angiography / Q000009:adverse effects; D020759:Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male