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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2026

Central Venous Catheter for Treating Pseudomeningocele Compressing the Spinal Cord After Thoracic Ossification Surgery: Case Series.

Chen Chen, Yue Xu, Yiqi Xu, Xiaojiang Sun, Yuan Nai, Jie Zhao, Jianmin Yuan, Changqing Zhao

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Chen ChenShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yue XuDepartment of Orthopaedics, Changshu Hospital, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Yiqi XuShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5048-6171
Xiaojiang SunShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yuan NaiDepartment of Nursing, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Jie ZhaoShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1000-5641
Jianmin YuanDepartment of Spinal Surgery, Second Hospital (Fuyang Fifth People's Hospital), Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang, Anhui, China.
Changqing ZhaoShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities YG2023QNA22National Natural Science Foundation of China 82502945Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai 24ZR1442300Shanghai Leading Talent Program of Eastern Talent Plan QNWS2024007Shanghai Municipal Health Commission 202040329
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Abstract

backgroundSymptomatic pseudomeningocele (PMC) causing spinal cord compression is a severe complication following spinal surgery. Traditional management remains controversial, with surgical revision carrying significant risks. This study evaluates an innovative minimally invasive approach using central venous catheterization for percutaneous PMC drainage. CASE PRESENTATION: A multicenter case series included 17 patients with thoracic ossifying disease who developed PMC with neurological deterioration postoperatively. Under B-ultrasound guidance, an experienced spinal surgeon performed percutaneous puncture and drainage of the PMC using a central venous catheter system. All patients achieved complete PMC drainage confirmed by MRI, with resolution of spinal cord compression.

conclusionUltrasound-guided central venous catheter drainage is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternative for managing PMC-induced spinal cord compression. This technique achieves rapid symptomatic relief, neurological recovery, and durable results without recurrence. Its successful extension to postoperative pseudocyst/abscess drainage suggests broad applicability in spinal complications.

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Catheterization, Central VenousCentral Venous CathetersDrainageMeningoceleOssification, HeterotopicPostoperative ComplicationsSpinal Cord CompressionThoracic VertebraeAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedUltrasonography, Interventionalcentral venous catheterossifying diseasepseudomeningocele

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PMID41795939
PMCPMC12967673

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