J Korean Radiol Soc.  2003 Jan;48(1):91-93. 10.3348/jkrs.2003.48.1.91.

Abdominal Aortic Pseudoaneurysm Caused by Lumbar Discectomy: Case Report

• Kim DH
• Yoon SW
• Kim KS
• Kim WH

• KMID: 2103708
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2003.48.1.91

Abstract

Vascular injuries which occur during lumbar disk surgery, although rare, can give rise to potentially fatal complications which may be overlooked due to a broad range of clinical manifestations, and which surgeons and radiologists should be aware of. We report a recently encountered case of pseudoaneurysm of the abdominal aorta after lumbar disc surgery, and review the associated literature.

Keyword

Lumbar, disc; Vascular complication; Aorta, pseudoaneurysm

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm, False*
Aorta, Abdominal
Diskectomy*
Vascular System Injuries