Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	6884
Country	Germany

Received	2013-10-29 18:43
Peer-Review Started	2013-10-30 16:13
First Decision by Editorial Office Director
Return for Revision	2013-12-30 16:10
Revised	2014-01-24 20:49
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Second Decision by Editor	2014-02-18 12:01
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2014-02-18 12:30
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Elective thoracotomy for pedicle screw removal to prevent severe aortic bleeding
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Sebastian Decker, Mohamed Omar, Christian Krettek and Christian W Müller
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Dr. Sebastian Decker, Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany. decker.sebastian@mh-hannover.de
Key Words	Spine; Pedicle screw; Aorta; Bleeding; Implant removal; Hemorrhage
Core Tip	Large vessel damage is described during spinal surgery and can lead to perforation of the aorta by misplaced pedicle screws. However, misplaced pedicle screws are often seen within postoperative computed tomography scans, only resulting in elective pedicle screw removal/exchange. Different techniques are available. We describe the use of a thoracotomy to prevent lethal hemorrhage. The importance of preoperative planning is highlighted, including pondering the advantages and disadvantages.
Publish Date	2014-04-10 17:50
Citation	Decker S, Omar M, Krettek C, Müller CW. Elective thoracotomy for pedicle screw removal to prevent severe aortic bleeding. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(4): 100-103 Available from: URL: http://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i4/100.htm DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i4.100
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i4/100.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i4.100

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