Lumbar artery compression by the diaphragmatic crus: a new etiology for spinal cord ischemia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We describe a new cause of spinal cord ischemia illustrated by two cases--compression by the diaphragmatic crus of a lumbar artery giving rise to a spinal artery. The diagnosis has been established by dynamic spinal angiography, showing complete occlusion of the lumbar artery. Surgical section of the diaphragmatic crus prevents irreversible infarction.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Abdominal
- Diaphragm
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Cord Ischemia