Severe pulmonary injury leading to death during thoracic rod removal: a case report

ConclusionsThis case report highlights one of the rare but potential complications of spinal removal of hardware surgery. It is essential that surgeons are aware of the possibility of pulmonary complications during thoracolumbar removal of hardware cases so that they may fully counsel their patients on the potential risks.
Source: European Spine Journal - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research