Location of Radicular Spinal Arteries in the Lumbar Spine from Analysis of CT Angiograms of the Abdomen and Pelvis

ConclusionsIn this group of patients, an artery was found in either the safe triangle or in Kambin's triangle frequently, suggesting the location of these arteries can be quite variable. Physicians performing these procedures should use universal precautions to avoid inadvertent injection into the lumbar spinal arteries and minimize potential complications regardless of the approach.

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Source: Pain Medicine - September 1, 2015 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Jeremy I. Simon, Matthew McAuliffe, David Smoger Tags: Original Source Type: research