Lymphocele formation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. Case report.
In this report, the authors present the case of patient with a lymphocele in the retroperitoneal area following anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. A lymphocele is a rare complication of spinal operations, especially lower lumbar spinal surgeries. The authors discuss this complicating factor and describe its features and treatments.
Pee
Yong Hun
YH
Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
Kim
Ki Joon
KJ
Choi
Young-Geun
YG
Jeon
Sang Hyeop
SH
Park
Jong Dae
JD
Lee
Sang-Ho
SH
D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D008210:Lymphocele / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013169:Spondylolysis / Q000601:surgery*