INTRODUCTION: Although vascular injury during lumbar disc surgery is quite rare, it may be life threatening if not recognized and treated immediately. CASE: We report the case of a woman who had a left common iliac artery laceration during spinal surgery and was treated by endovascular therapy. In the past, open surgery was the only way to repair a vascular injury, but thanks to the advance of new endovascular techniques and devices, endovascular therapy has become a strong alternative. CONCLUSION: This case differs from those published in the literature as we used a single balloon inflation and subtotal occlusion without the need for a covered stent.
INTRODUCTION: Although vascular injury during lumbar disc surgery is quite rare, it may be life threatening if not recognized and treated immediately. CASE: We report the case of a woman who had a left common iliac artery laceration during spinal surgery and was treated by endovascular therapy. In the past, open surgery was the only way to repair a vascular injury, but thanks to the advance of new endovascular techniques and devices, endovascular therapy has become a strong alternative. CONCLUSION: This case differs from those published in the literature as we used a single balloon inflation and subtotal occlusion without the need for a covered stent.
Authors: D H Szolar; K W Preidler; H Steiner; T Riepl; G Flaschka; M Stiskal; S Moelleken; D Norman Journal: Neuroradiology Date: 1996-08 Impact factor: 2.804
Authors: S Papadoulas; D Konstantinou; H P Kourea; N Kritikos; N Haftouras; J A Tsolakis Journal: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Date: 2002-09 Impact factor: 7.069