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ArticleThe Journal of international medical research2021

Oblique lateral interbody fusion to treat lumbar spinal stenosis in a patient with situs inversus totalis: a case report.

FengKai Yang, ChenTao Dou, XiaoKang Cheng, Bin Chen

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Article in The Journal of international medical research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. CT-based analysis of oblique lateral interbody fusion from L1 to L5: location of incision, feasibility of safe corridor approach, and influencing factors.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2023
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FengKai YangChengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1718-0760
ChenTao DouChengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, China.
XiaoKang ChengChengde Medical University, Chengde, Hebei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9709-2428
Bin ChenOrthopaedic Department, Chengde Medical University Affiliated Hospital, Chengde, Hebei, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oblique lateral interbody fusion (OLIF) is a minimally invasive spinal surgery that is popular for lumbar degeneration and spinal deformity treatment because it causes minimal damage to the stability of the intervertebral structures. However, when encountering abnormal anatomical structures caused by situs inversus, surgical routes must be adjusted to avoid serious complications. A 42-year-old woman with lumbar spinal stenosis presented to our hospital. Preoperative X-ray and computed tomography indicated situs inversus totalis, with the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava reversed. We established an appropriate surgical approach for OLIF via the right abdomen according to the characteristics of the anatomical structures. Postoperative X-rays showed adequate positioning of the interbody fusion cage and internal fixation screws. At the 3-month follow-up, the patient reported resolution of her symptoms. Vascular variations caused by situs inversus totalis can affect the course of OLIF. Understanding the unique anatomical structure in such patients is crucial for successful surgery and to avoid intraoperative complications.

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Situs InversusSpinal FusionSpinal StenosisAdultFemaleHumansLumbar VertebraeMinimally Invasive Surgical Proceduresanatomical variationcase reportlumbar interbody fusionOblique lateral interbody fusionsitus inversusspine

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PMCPMC8320586

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