Penetration of screw into the wall of thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine--case report.
In our research we have discussed a rare case of penetration of screw into the thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine due to compressive fracture of IV thoracic vertebra. We have focused on existence of potential danger of damage of aorta during stabilization of the posterior part of thoracic spine. We have emphasized the meaning of prophylactic implantation of stent-graft into the site of potential damage of aorta before the restabilization of the vertebral column.
Zietek
Paweł
P
Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii i Traumatologii, Pomorska Akademia Medyczna w Szczecinie. paulz@wp.pl
Bohatyrewicz
Andrzej
A
Jakuszewski
Michał
M
Karaczun
Maciej
M
Kotrych
Daniel
D
Kacperski
Mateusz
M
Dobiecki
Konrad
K
D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*