Publications by authors named "Tyler Ellett"
Location variance of the great vessels while undergoing side-bend positioning changes during lateral interbody fusion.
J Craniovertebr Junction Spine
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- LLIF is a minimally invasive surgical technique that has benefits such as reduced blood loss and possibly better fusion rates, but there's limited evidence on the risk of vascular injury during the procedure.
- A study used MRI scans of 10 patients in different positions (supine, right lateral decubitus, and left lateral decubitus) to measure distances from the lumbar IVS to nearby major blood vessels.
- Results indicated that the right lateral decubitus position may be safer for LLIF as it provides greater distance from key venous structures, but surgical positioning should still be tailored to each individual patient.