Pulmonary embolism after a single-stage, combined anterior and posterior approach lumbar surgery
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3668Keywords:
Pulmonary embolism, Lumbar burst fracture, Single-stage, Combined anterior and posterior approach.Abstract
Pulmonary embolism is a fatal complication in orthopaedics surgery. While, the incidence of this life-threatening condition is low in spine surgery and few detailed reports have been published in English literatures. We present a case of pulmonary embolism which occurred after a single-stage, combined anterior and posterior approach surgery for L2 burst fracture. Although positive and timely rescue measures were performed, the patient died finally. We report the case to help spine surgeons to be aware of and take precautions against the fatal condition in spine surgery.
doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.12669/pjms.296.3668
How to cite this:Tang S. Pulmonary embolism after a single-stage, combined anterior and posterior approach lumbar surgery. Pak J Med Sci 2013;29(6):1462-1464.
