Postoperative complications of spine surgery

Matthew C Swann; Kathryn S Hoes; Salah G Aoun; David L McDonagh

doi:10.1016/j.bpa.2016.01.002

Postoperative complications of spine surgery

Best Pract Res Clin Anaesthesiol. 2016 Mar;30(1):103-20. doi: 10.1016/j.bpa.2016.01.002. Epub 2016 Jan 19.

Authors

Matthew C Swann¹, Kathryn S Hoes², Salah G Aoun², David L McDonagh³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
² Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.
³ Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA; Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 75390, USA. Electronic address: David.mcdonagh@utsouthwestern.edu.

PMID: 27036607
DOI: 10.1016/j.bpa.2016.01.002

Abstract

A variety of surgical approaches are available for the treatment of spine diseases. Complications can arise intraoperatively, in the immediate postoperative period, or in a delayed fashion. These complications may lead to severe or even permanent morbidity if left unrecognized and untreated [1-4]. Here we review a range of complications in the early postoperative period from more benign complications such as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) to more feared complications leading to permanent loss of neurological function or death [5]. Perioperative pain management is covered in a separate review (Chapter 8).

Keywords: complications; neuroanesthesia; neurosurgery; orthopedic surgery; postoperative complications; spine surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Postoperative Complications / epidemiology*
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / epidemiology
Spinal Diseases / surgery*
Spine / surgery*
Surgical Procedures, Operative / adverse effects
Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods
Time Factors