Korean J Spine.  2011 Sep;8(3):229-231. 10.14245/kjs.2011.8.3.229.

Common Iliac Vessel Injury after Lumbar Discectomy

• Lee CK
• Kim SC
• Kim SH

• KMID: 2070960
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14245/kjs.2011.8.3.229

Abstract

Injury of common iliac vein related to lumbar discectomy is a rare complication. We report a patient who sustained injury of common iliac vein during lumbar discectomy for extraforaminal lumbar herniated disc. In this case, she had hypovolemic shock due to massive bleeding, and underwent emergent interventional treatment and open laparatomy. Although the vascular injuries were successfully repaired, it could be a fatal complication. We report the clinical features and early management, emphasizing the need for rapid diagnosis, immediate intervention and treatment for favorable outcome.

Keyword

Vascular system injury; Iatrogenic; Diskectomy

MeSH Terms

Diskectomy
Glycosaminoglycans
Hemorrhage
Humans
Iliac Vein
Intervertebral Disc Displacement
Shock
Vascular System Injuries
Glycosaminoglycans