Iatrogenic aortic pseudoaneurysm following anterior thoracic spine surgery masquerading as chronic infection

Autor: Goni Vijay, Bahl Ajay, Gopinathan Nirmal Raj, Krishnan Vibhu, Kumar Rajesh
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Chinese Journal of Traumatology, Vol 16, Iss 6, Pp 368-370 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1008-1275
Popis: 【Abstract】Late vascular complications involving aorta are rare but devastating adversities following anterior thoracic spine operations are present. The current article describes our experience with one such patient who had an iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of the thoracic aorta, mimick- ing infection. The patient was treated successfully follow- ing concomitant efforts by multidisciplinary experts with shunting. We wish to highlight upon the significance of recognizing the possible sinister consequences of a dan- gerously prominent spinal implant and the role of a suspi- cious surgeon in identifying these menacing complications at the right time. Key words: Fractures, bone; Aorta, thoracic; Aneurysm, false; Iatrogenic disease
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