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Fig. 5 | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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From: Perioperative outcome and complications following single-staged Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) using pedicle screw instrumentation in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS): a review of 1057 cases from a single centre

Fig. 5

Another case with superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome after scoliosis surgery (preoperative x-ray – a & b, postoperative AP x-ray – c) Erect abdominal radiograph (d) showed double bubble sign (white arrows). Sagittal (e) and axial (f) of CTA of the abdomen revealed an Aortomesenteric angle of 10° and SMA-aorta distance of 2.6 mm. Clinical assessment, MRI whole spine and CT thoracolumbosacral did not show any secondary causes for scoliosis

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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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