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  • Title: Retroperitoneal lymphatic cyst formation after anterior lumbar interbody fusion: a report of 3 cases.
    Author: Thaler M, Achatz W, Liebensteiner M, Nehoda H, Bach CM.
    Journal: J Spinal Disord Tech; 2010 Apr; 23(2):146-50. PubMed ID: 20068470.
    Abstract:
    STUDY DESIGN: Case report. OBJECTIVE: A retroperitoneal lymphocele is a very rare complication associated with anterior lumbar interbody fusion surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: We report the diagnosis and management of 3 retroperitoneal lymphoceles, which occurred after anterior left retroperitoneal approaches for lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS: As the radiologic examinations revealed the lymphoceles in all 3 cases laparoscopic fenestration was performed. RESULTS: The patients had good recovery and no recurrence of the lymphoceles occurred. CONCLUSIONS: If 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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