| Occlusion of the left common iliac artery and consecutive thromboembolism of the left popliteal artery following anterior lumbar interbody fusion. | |
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PMID: 11481562 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report on a case of occlusion of the left common iliac artery due to arteriosclerosis and consecutive thrombotic occlusion of the left popliteal artery in a 52-year-old man following anterior retroperitoneal interbody fusion of L4--S1. Initial symptoms included leg pain and numbness of the lateral shank, which were thought to be a result of lumbar nerve root irritation from surgery. Diagnosis was not made until 13 days after surgery, when motor deficits were observed. Angiography showed occlusion of the left common iliac artery and thromboembolism of the left popliteal artery. After thromboendarterectomy of the common iliac artery and thrombectomy of the popliteal artery, motor deficits of the left foot were resolved whereas symptoms of pain and sensory deficits continued. Spine surgeons should be aware of this rare complication in cases of postoperative leg pain or of neurologic deficits in the lower extremity after anterior lumbar interbody fusions. |
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Authors:
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L Hackenberg; U Liljenqvist; H Halm; W Winkelmann |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of spinal disorders Volume: 14 ISSN: 0895-0385 ISO Abbreviation: J Spinal Disord Publication Date: 2001 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-08-01 Completed Date: 2001-09-13 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904842 Medline TA: J Spinal Disord Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 365-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Münster, Germany. lars.hackenberg@uni-muenster.de |
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Angiography Arterial Occlusive Diseases / etiology*, radiography, surgery Arteriosclerosis / complications Humans Iliac Artery* / radiography, surgery Lumbar Vertebrae / radiography, surgery* Male Middle Aged Popliteal Artery* / radiography, surgery Reoperation Spinal Fusion / adverse effects* Thromboembolism / etiology*, surgery |
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