title: Penetration of screw into the wall of thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine--case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii i Traumatologii, Pomorska Akademia Medyczna w Szczecinie. paulz@wp.pl
authors.forename: Paweł
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Zietek
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bohatyrewicz
authors.forename: Michał
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jakuszewski
authors.forename: Maciej
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Karaczun
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kotrych
authors.forename: Mateusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kacperski
authors.forename: Konrad
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dobiecki
mesh_terms: 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*