• J Spinal Disord Tech · Apr 2010

    Case Reports

    Retroperitoneal lymphatic cyst formation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a report of 3 cases.

    • Martin Thaler, Wolfgang Achatz, Michael Liebensteiner, Hermann Nehoda, and Christian M Bach.
    • Department for Orthopedic Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Anichstr, Innsbruck, Austria. martin.thaler@uki.at
    • J Spinal Disord Tech. 2010 Apr 1; 23 (2): 146-50.

    Study DesignCase report.ObjectiveA retroperitoneal lymphocele is a very rare complication associated with anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery.Summary Of Background DataWe report the diagnosis and management of 3 retroperitoneal lymphoceles, which occurred after anterior left retroperitoneal approaches for lumbar interbody fusion.MethodsAs the radiologic examinations revealed the lymphoceles in all 3 cases laparoscopic fenestration was performed.ResultsThe patients had good recovery and no recurrence of the lymphoceles occurred.ConclusionsIf this rare complication occurs the primary intervention should be laparoscopic fenestration because of the high recurrence rate of other treatment modalities.

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