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[Major vascular complications following surgery for a herniated lumbar disk]
1Servicio de Cirugía Cardiovascular, Hospital N. S. Pino, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España.
Angiologia
|September 1, 1993
Summary
Iliac artery injuries during lumbar disc surgery are rare but serious complications. Prompt surgical repair, including primary repair or bypass grafting, leads to successful patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Lumbar disc surgery, while common, carries risks of iatrogenic injury.
- Iliac artery injury is an uncommon but potentially devastating complication during these procedures.