title: Postoperative complications of spine surgery.
abstract: A variety of surgical approaches are available for the treatment of spine diseases. Complications can arise intraoperatively, in the immediate postoperative period, or in a delayed fashion. These complications may lead to severe or even permanent morbidity if left unrecognized and untreated [1-4]. Here we review a range of complications in the early postoperative period from more benign complications such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) to more feared complications leading to permanent loss of neurological function or death [5]. Perioperative pain management is covered in a separate review (Chapter 8).
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Swann
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
authors.forename: Kathryn S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Hoes
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
authors.forename: Salah G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Aoun
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Electronic address: David.mcdonagh@utsouthwestern.edu.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: McDonagh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / Q000453:epidemiology; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013131:Spine / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: complications; neuroanesthesia; neurosurgery; orthopedic surgery; postoperative complications; spine surgery