Endoscopy-aided retrieval of broken drainage tube after lumbar spine surgery.
BMC Surg
; 22(1): 212, 2022 Jun 02.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
A ruptured drainage tube which remains in the incision is a rare surgical complication. The usual mode of retrieval is to detach the suture and explore the pre-existing incisional wound. However, spinal endoscopy provides an alternative method for successful removal, avoiding the enlargement of the surgical wound. CASE REPORT A 53-year-old male patient underwent open lumbar spine surgery for lumbar spondylolisthesis between the 5th lumbar and 1st sacral vertebral bodies. Prior to closure, two negative pressure ball drainage tubes were inserted, one of which broke during removal,beneath the fascia. Use of spinal endoscopy enabled the complete removal of the broken drainage tube. Both the original incisional and endoscopic wounds healed well without any sign of infection.CONCLUSIONS:
The use of spinal endoscopy to remove the broken drainage tube is an alternative to open the surgical wound and should be took into account.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
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Herida Quirúrgica
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
BMC Surg
Año:
2022
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Article
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China