Aneurysm of abdominal aorta resulting in vertebral body destruction. Simultaneous prosthetic repair of aorta bifurcation and anterior lumbar fusion with mesh implant

This case report describes unique situation of dissecting aneurysm of aorta resulting in L3 vertebral body destruction. Diagnostic work-up that helped to elicit proper diagnosis and surgical management is described. Clinical and neuroimaging results of treatment, as well as detailed literature revie...

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Published inZhurnal voprosy neĭrokhirurgii imeni N. N. Burdenko Vol. 76; no. 4; p. 49
Main Authors Lemenev, V L, Usachev, D Iu, Gusha, A O
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 2012
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Aged
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - complications
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - diagnosis
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - surgery
Humans
Male
Prostheses and Implants
Spine - pathology
Spine - surgery
Spondylosis - diagnosis
Spondylosis - etiology
Spondylosis - surgery
Surgical Mesh
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Summary:This case report describes unique situation of dissecting aneurysm of aorta resulting in L3 vertebral body destruction. Diagnostic work-up that helped to elicit proper diagnosis and surgical management is described. Clinical and neuroimaging results of treatment, as well as detailed literature review are given.
ISSN:0042-8817