Abstract
An unusual complication of bowel perforation after unit rod posterior spinal fusion
and anterior spine release via a retroperitoneal approach is described. This complication
has not been previously described. The pediatric surgical specialist should be aware
of this consideration in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain after unit rod
posterior spinal fusion.
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