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Fat graft migration after spinal surgery is rare but can cause serious complications. Prompt removal of migrated fat grafts can relieve symptoms like cervical cord compression.

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Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery
Grafting Techniques

Background:

Autologous fat grafts are utilized to repair dural cerebrospinal fluid leaks during spinal procedures.
While effective, fat graft migration is an uncommon yet significant complication.

Observation:

A patient developed worsening lower limb stiffness 15 days post-anterior cervical discectomy and fat graft repair.
MRI revealed displaced fat graft causing cervical cord compression.

Findings:

Surgical re-exploration and removal of the migrated fat graft led to significant improvement in the patient's lower limb stiffness.
This case highlights symptomatic cervical cord compression due to fat graft displacement.

Implications:

Fat graft migration is a potential complication following spinal surgery that can lead to neurological deficits.
Awareness and timely surgical intervention for migrated fat grafts are crucial for patient recovery.