Hepatoportal Sclerosis-A Clinicopathologic Review of 28 Cases.

Background And Aims: The aim of this study was to review a large series of cases with hepatoportal sclerosis (HPS) as a pathologically recognizable entity in liver tissue specimens and describe the associated clinical and radiographic manifestations, along with the outcomes of this entity.

Methods: Data were collected through a retrospective chart review.

Results: Twenty-eight patients were identified that had pathologically defined HPS.

Multilevel L4 and L5 Corpectomy for Burst Fracture via an Anterior Transperitoneal Approach Followed by Posterior Stabilization: Technical and Anatomic Considerations.

Lower lumbar spine burst fractures make up only 1% of all lumbar spine fractures. A burst fracture with neurological compromise, ligamentous injury, severe kyphotic deformity, or loss of anterior column support typically requires surgical stabilization. Treatment options at the L4 and L5 levels are challenging and often require an anterior/posterior approach.