Matthys Madalina,Hafez K.,Tessely H.,Copin A.,Bhogal H.,Arend P.,
Case Report of an Aortic Laceration after a Posterior Approach for Lumbar Disc Herniation Repair
Surgery Case Reports
2024
2733-225X
http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.JSCR.2024.01.02
https://www.sciencerepository.org/case-report-of-an-aortic-laceration_JSCR-2024-1-102 
Abstract: The posterior approach for lumbar disc herniation surgeries is one of the most used methods worldwide [1]. Though rare, vascular issues can occur during surgery on the lower spine, with reported cases of arteriovenous fistulas, pseudoaneurysms, and vascular lacerations [2, 3]. Aortic tears, an uncommon yet serious complication of spinal surgery, have been documented [2].We report a specific instance of aortic injury following a left L3L4 lumbar disc herniation repair through the posterior approach, managed using an endovascular procedure called CERAB (Covered Endovascular Reconstruction of Aortic Bifurcation).Keywords: Aortic laceration, lumbar disc herniation, vascular complication