title: Lymphocele formation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. Case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Wooridul Spine Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong Hun
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Pee
authors.forename: Ki Joon
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Young-Geun
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Sang Hyeop
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Jeon
authors.forename: Jong Dae
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Sang-Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: 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*