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Anterior spinal artery syndrome after peripheral angiography of the lower limbs
A Kürşat Bozkurt1, O Aydingöz, L Yüceyar
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
Study Design:
A case report of temporary anterior spinal artery syndrome secondary to peripheral angiography of the lower limbs.
Objectives:
To report a rare case of spinal cord ischemia following a straightforward peripheral angiography with femoral access.
Setting:
Istanbul, Turkey.
Case Report:
A 70-year-old patient with peripheral vascular disease developed temporary paraplegia after angiography caused by anterior spinal ischemia. His motor weakness improved gradually over a 2 month period.
Conclusion:
Spinal complications are extremely rare after peripheral angiography. The possible mechanisms of spinal cord damage are discussed, and the relevant data regarding the etiology are reviewed.
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