Abstract
Introduction
Although vascular injury during lumbar disc surgery is quite rare, it may be life threatening if not recognized and treated immediately.
Case
We report the case of a woman who had a left common iliac artery laceration during spinal surgery and was treated by endovascular therapy. In the past, open surgery was the only way to repair a vascular injury, but thanks to the advance of new endovascular techniques and devices, endovascular therapy has become a strong alternative.
Conclusion
This case differs from those published in the literature as we used a single balloon inflation and subtotal occlusion without the need for a covered stent.
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Olcay, A., Keskin, K. & Eren, F. Iliac artery perforation and treatment during lumbar disc surgery by simple balloon tamponade. Eur Spine J 22 (Suppl 3), 350–352 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00586-012-2436-3
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