| Literature DB >> 15991165 |
Hai Nguyen1, Sandra Tomita, Bruce Gillingham.
Abstract
An unusual complication of bowel perforation after unit rod posterior spinal fusion and anterior spine release via a retroperitoneal approach is described. This complication has not been previously described. The pediatric surgical specialist should be aware of this consideration in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain after unit rod posterior spinal fusion.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15991165 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.032
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Surg ISSN: 0022-3468 Impact factor: 2.545