Intraoperative death during lumbar discectomy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A patient suffered cardiovascular collapse and died during surgery for prolapsed intervertebral disc. At postmortem a tear was found in the abdominal aorta.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Abdominal
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement
- Shock