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

. 2021 Jul;49(7):3000605211032809.


doi: 10.1177/03000605211032809.

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FengKai Yang et al.


J Int Med Res.


2021 Jul.

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.


Keywords:

Oblique lateral interbody fusion; anatomical variation; case report; lumbar interbody fusion; situs inversus; spine.

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