Small Bowel Injury as a Complication of Lumbar Microdiscectomy : Case Report and Literature Review
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
; : 224-227, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Small bowel injury resulting from unforeseen penetration of the anterior annulus fibrosus and longitudinal ligament is a rare complication of lumbar microdiscectomy. The patient complained of abdominal tenderness and distention immediately after microdiscectomy for L4-5 and L5-S1 disc herniation. Using abdominal computed tomography, we found several foci of air overlying the anterior aspect of the vertebral body at the L5-S1 level. Segmental resection of the small bowel including small tears and primary anastomosis of the jejunum were performed. Here, we present a case of intestinal perforation after lumbar microdiscectomy and discuss technical methods to prevent this complication with a review of literature.
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Main subject:
Longitudinal Ligaments
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Intestinal Perforation
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Jejunum
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Lumbosacral Region
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2010
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