Delayed-iatrogenic injury of the thoracic aorta by an anterior spinal instrumentation

Eur Spine J. 2009 Jul;18 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):265-8. doi: 10.1007/s00586-009-0974-0. Epub 2009 Apr 19.

Abstract

We present a case of a 15-year-old girl who presented to us with an unusual low back pain. About 7 years ago, this patient had corrective surgery for her idiopathic left thoracolumbar scoliosis. Recent surgery revealed a laceration of the posterior wall of the thoracic aorta by an impending screw thread. This injury was repaired by the vascular surgeons and, subsequently, the patient had full recovery without any complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aorta, Thoracic / injuries*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery
  • Bone Screws / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internal Fixators / adverse effects*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / instrumentation
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Scoliosis / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures