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Urinothorax: A rare complication of vertebral body tethering

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Anterior vertebral body tethering (AVBT) offers an alternative to traditional spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) that preserves spinal mobility. However, its novelty means that there is limited data on its associated complications. This case report details a rare postoperative complication: nephropleural fistula resulting in urinothorax occurring in a patient with AIS undergoing AVBT. This patient required extended hospital stays and multidisciplinary management. This occurrence underscores the need for identifying and managing unusual complications related to AVBT. Enhancing awareness can improve patient safety and optimize procedural outcomes in the evolving landscape of AIS treatment.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.02.021

Authors: Alexa Pisciotti, Daniel Hsu, Muhammad Omar Afridi, Sharon Underberg-Davis

Institutions: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard University

Language: English

Topic: Scoliosis diagnosis and treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600