Impending aortic penetration following thoracolumbar spinal fixation: a case study.
Spinal instrumentation is a commonly performed procedure in modern surgery. Potential injury to the large vessels in the chest is a known complication of these procedures. We present a case of aortic impingement identified on a CT scan one year following a thoracic spinal procedure. Operative revision of the hardware was carried out to avoid delayed perforation or aneurysm formation.
Klodell
Charles T
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Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. klodell@surgery.ufl.edu
Vlasak
Richard
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Martin
Tomas D
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Janelle
Gregory
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Beaver
Thomas M
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D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000293:injuries*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*