Title: Sudy about complications of iliac crest bone graft harvesting
Abstract:[Objective]To discuss the causes and preventive measures about complications of iliac crest bone graft harvesting.[Method]From Jan.1990 to Jan.2005,828 patients with iliac crest bone graft harvesting ...[Objective]To discuss the causes and preventive measures about complications of iliac crest bone graft harvesting.[Method]From Jan.1990 to Jan.2005,828 patients with iliac crest bone graft harvesting were reviewed retrospectively,their complications were taken statistical analysis.[Result]Fifteen patients were found with superficial infections;10 deep infections;20 patients with superficial seromas and 10 patients with minor hematomas;4 deep hematomas;30 nerve injuries;3 vascular injuries,all 3 cases occurred secondary to harvesting of posterior iliac crest bone grafts;1 donor defect hernias,and 2 iliac wing fractures.[Conclusion]The causes of complications are incorrectly harvesting and rude operation.The preventive measures are that operators should know the anatomic characteristic of ilium and microinvasion.Read More
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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