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Open Access 01-12-2022 | Endoscopy | Case report

Endoscopy-aided retrieval of broken drainage tube after lumbar spine surgery

Authors: Shenshen Hao, Shengli Dong, Hongke Li, Shuai Liu, Honglei Chen, Zhifang Zhang

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Background

A ruptured drainage tube which remains in the incision is a rare surgical complication. The usual mode of retrieval is to detach the suture and explore the pre-existing incisional wound. However, spinal endoscopy provides an alternative method for successful removal, avoiding the enlargement of the surgical wound.

Case report

A 53-year-old male patient underwent open lumbar spine surgery for lumbar spondylolisthesis between the 5th lumbar and 1st sacral vertebral bodies. Prior to closure, two negative pressure ball drainage tubes were inserted, one of which broke during removal,beneath the fascia. Use of spinal endoscopy enabled the complete removal of the broken drainage tube. Both the original incisional and endoscopic wounds healed well without any sign of infection.

Conclusions

The use of spinal endoscopy to remove the broken drainage tube is an alternative to open the surgical wound and should be took into account.

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Title: Endoscopy-aided retrieval of broken drainage tube after lumbar spine surgery
Authors: Shenshen Hao
Shengli Dong
Hongke Li
Shuai Liu
Honglei Chen
Zhifang Zhang
Publication date: 01-12-2022
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Endoscopy
Incision
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2022
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01655-3

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Endoscopy-aided retrieval of broken drainage tube after lumbar spine surgery

Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Case report

Conclusions

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