Penetration of screw into the wall of thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine--case report

In our research we have discussed a rare case of penetration of screw into the thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine due to compressive fracture of IV thoracic vertebra. We have focused on existence of potential danger of damage of aorta during stabilization of the posterior part of t...

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Published in:	Chirurgia narzadow ruchu i ortopedia polska Vol. 74; no. 6; p. 377
Main Authors:	Zietek, Paweł, Bohatyrewicz, Andrzej, Jakuszewski, Michał, Karaczun, Maciej, Kotrych, Daniel, Kacperski, Mateusz, Dobiecki, Konrad
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Poland 01-11-2009
Subjects:	Adult Aorta, Thoracic - diagnostic imaging Aorta, Thoracic - injuries Aorta, Thoracic - surgery Bone Screws - adverse effects Humans Internal Fixators - adverse effects Male Radiography Spinal Fractures - diagnostic imaging Spinal Fractures - surgery Thoracic Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Thoracic Vertebrae - injuries Thoracic Vertebrae - surgery Treatment Outcome Wounds, Penetrating - etiology Wounds, Penetrating - surgery
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Summary:	In our research we have discussed a rare case of penetration of screw into the thoracic aorta after stabilization of thoracic spine due to compressive fracture of IV thoracic vertebra. We have focused on existence of potential danger of damage of aorta during stabilization of the posterior part of thoracic spine. We have emphasized the meaning of prophylactic implantation of stent-graft into the site of potential damage of aorta before the restabilization of the vertebral column.