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Postlaminectomy aortic pseudoaneurysm.

E Bashkoff1, D Gadaleta, C Moccio

  • 1North Shore University Hospital, Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, New York 11030.

Journal of Spinal Disorders
|June 1, 1992
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Lumbar laminectomy can cause aortic pseudoaneurysms, a rare but serious vascular injury. Early diagnosis via CT scan and aortography is crucial for prompt surgical repair and patient recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lumbar laminectomy for disc disease carries risks of vascular injury, including hemorrhage, arteriovenous fistula, and pseudoaneurysm.
  • Vascular complications are most commonly reported at the L4/L5 and L5/S1 vertebral levels.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 53-year-old woman who developed an aortic pseudoaneurysm following an L2/L3 lumbar discectomy.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed using abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan and aortogram.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent celiotomy for surgical repair of the aortic tear.
  • Full recovery was achieved after the intervention.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for vascular injury, specifically aortic pseudoaneurysm, at the less common L2/L3 level during lumbar procedures.

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  • Emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis through imaging modalities like CT scan and aortography for timely surgical exploration.
  • Prompt management of such vascular injuries is critical to minimize patient morbidity and mortality.