Lumbar Herniation of Kidney following Iliac Crest Bone Harvest

The iliac crest is a popular source for autogenous bone harvesting, but the process is rife with complications. This case report presents a patient that experienced incisional lumbar herniation of her kidney following an iliac crest bone harvesting procedure. A discussion is included on the underapp...

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Main Author: Michael Justin Willcox
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5365647
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description The iliac crest is a popular source for autogenous bone harvesting, but the process is rife with complications. This case report presents a patient that experienced incisional lumbar herniation of her kidney following an iliac crest bone harvesting procedure. A discussion is included on the underappreciated complications of this procedure and recommendations for improving outcomes with more thorough evaluation and documentation.
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title Lumbar Herniation of Kidney following Iliac Crest Bone Harvest
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title_fullStr Lumbar Herniation of Kidney following Iliac Crest Bone Harvest
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