Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome as Complication of Bronchial Artery Embolization | Zendy

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Anterior Spinal Artery Syndrome as Complication of Bronchial Artery Embolization

Author(s) -

Ka Hong Chan,

Chris White,

Jason K. Wong

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

canadian journal of general internal medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2369-1778

pISSN - 1911-1606

DOI - 10.22374/cjgim.v13i4.260

Subject(s) - medicine , complication , embolization , bronchial artery , anterior spinal artery , infarction , weakness , spinal cord , pathophysiology , surgery , spinal cord injury , cardiology , myocardial infarction , psychiatry

Bronchial artery embolization (BAE) has risen as one of the cornerstones of massive hemoptysis management. Though rare, spinal cord infarction is a potential complication. Here, we present a case of a 65 year old gentleman who presented with acute weakness and was diagnosed with spinal cord infarction following BAE. This case will also review the pathophysiology of this adverse complication.

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