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Postlaminectomy arteriovenous fistula

D H Hildreth, D A Turcke

    Surgery
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Postlaminectomy arteriovenous fistula, a rare complication, results from surgical instrument perforation. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair are crucial for successful outcomes, especially in high-output heart failure cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Neurosurgery
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Postlaminectomy arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare but serious complication following spinal surgery.
    • Reported cases total 49, with perforation of the anterior spinal ligament by a pituitary rongeur during discectomy being the primary cause.
    • Vessel involvement (aorta, vena cava, iliac) depends on surgical factors and anatomy.