Vertebral artery injury in cervical spine surgery: anatomical considerations, management, and preventive measures

Abstract Background context Vertebral artery (VA) injury can be a catastrophic iatrogenic complication of cervical spine surgery. Although the incidence is rare, it has serious consequences including fistulas, pseudoaneurysm, cerebral ischemia, and death. It is therefore imperative to be familiar wi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The spine journal 2009, Vol.9 (1), p.70-76
Hauptverfasser:	Peng, Chan W., MD, Chou, Benedict T., MD, Bendo, John A., MD, Spivak, Jeffrey M., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anatomy Cervical spine surgery Cervical Vertebrae - surgery Humans Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects Orthopedics Spinal Injuries - surgery Spine instrumentation Vertebral Artery - injuries Vertebral artery injury
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