Lymphocele formation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. Case report.
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Abstract
In this report, the authors present the case of patient with a lymphocele in the retroperitoneal area following anterior lumbar interbody fusion at L4-5. A lymphocele is a rare complication of spinal operations, especially lower lumbar spinal surgeries. The authors discuss this complicating factor and describe its features and treatments.
Medical subject headings
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Lymphocele
- Spinal Fusion
- Spondylolysis
Anatomy
- lumbar spine