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J Orthop Trauma
; 20(6): 431-4, 2006 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16825971
ABSTRACT
The authors present a case report illustrating a visceral complication that may occur as result of thoracic pedicle screw placement. The case describes the previously unreported occurrence of esophageal impingement secondary to anterior vertebral body perforation by a pedicle screw at the third thoracic vertebra. This case highlights the challenge of thoracic pedicle screw placement and the importance of preoperatively measuring the maximum anterior-posterior dimension of the vertebral body.