Left internal iliac artery and vein tear during microendoscopic lumbar discectomy – a case report
Left internal iliac artery and vein tear during microendoscopic lumbar discectomy – a case report
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显微内窥镜腰椎间盘切除术中左髂内动脉和静脉撕裂——病例报告
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2006
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S. Lee
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Chung;Wei;S. Lee
As minimally invasive techniques have gained popularity across surgical specialties, microendoscopic discectomy has been hailed as one of the newest and best methods for disc removal. Although problems are unusual and infrequent, the complications that can be associated with this procedure should be realized. Iatrogenic major vascular injury is a rare but serious complication during microendoscopic discectomy, and early detection is difficult due to the surgical positions, the specific anatomy of the spine, and the subtle changes of signs and symptoms the patient manifests. Here, we present a female patient who suffered from left internal iliac artery and vein tear during microendoscopic lumbar discectomy. We conclude that both surgeons and anesthesiologists should be aware of the possibility of this complication during surgery. When this complication occurs, it is vitally important that the correct crisis resolution protocols, such as proper massive transfusion algorithm and successful surgical interventions, be applied immediately during the critical period.