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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2021; 9(25): 7490-7497
Published online Sep 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i25.7490
Published online Sep 6, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i25.7490
Acute deep venous thrombosis induced by May-Thurner syndrome after spondylolisthesis surgery: A case report and review of literature
Lei Yue, Hao-Yong Fu, Hao-Lin Sun, Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing 100034, China
Author contributions: Yue L and Fu HY reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Yue L analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Sun HL was the patient’s spine surgeon and was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was not obtained from the patient for publication because the patient had deceased. The study was approved by ethics committee of our hospital.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflicting interests.
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Corresponding author: Hao-Lin Sun, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Peking University First Hospital, No. 8 Xishiku Avenue, Beijing 100034, China.
Received: January 30, 2021
Peer-review started: January 30, 2021
First decision: April 25, 2021
Revised: May 4, 2021
Accepted: July 15, 2021
Article in press: July 15, 2021
Published online: September 6, 2021
Processing time: 213 Days and 3.9 Hours
Peer-review started: January 30, 2021
First decision: April 25, 2021
Revised: May 4, 2021
Accepted: July 15, 2021
Article in press: July 15, 2021
Published online: September 6, 2021
Processing time: 213 Days and 3.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The overall prevalence of May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) and its contribution to deep venous thrombosis (DVT) are currently underestimated. We here present a case of acute DVT induced by MTS after lumbar surgery. MTS should be considered in the presence of a dangerous triad (spondylolisthesis, elevated D-dimer levels, and sonographically indicated unilateral deep vein dilation). Consultation with a vascular surgeon is essential to MTS management. A literature review of MTS in spinal settings was also performed.