Vertebral Artery Injury during Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: Report of Two Cases
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 231-238, 2001.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Vertebral artery injury is a rare complication of anterior cervical approach. We report two patients who suffered injury to vertebral artery during anterior cervical spine surgery. The mechanism of injury, their operative management, and the subsequent outcome were assessed and relevant literatures reviewed. The awareness of the possibility of vertebral artery injury is most important to prevent and it's occurrence is best avoided by a thorough understanding of the anatomical relationships of the artery, the spinal canal, and the vertebral body and careful use of surgical instruments.
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Main subject:
Arteries
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Spinal Canal
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Spine
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Surgical Instruments
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Vertebral Artery
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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