J Korean Radiol Soc.  1992 Oct;28(5):763-765.

Massive retroperitoneal hemorrhage due to a tearing of common iliac vein complicating lumbar diskectomy: a case report

Abstract

Injury to major retroperitoneal vessels is a recognized life-threatening complication of lumbar diskectomy. CT can depict vessel tearing and consequent retroperitoneal hemorrhage. We report a case of retroperitoneal hemorrhage due to right common iliac vein injury during lumbar diskectomy with a brief review of the literature.


MeSH Terms

Diskectomy*
Hemorrhage*
Iliac Vein*
Tears*
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