The role of preoperative vascular imaging and embolisation for the surgical resection of bilateral hip heterotopic ossification. Issue 8 (4th August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zielinski, Elizabeth; Chiang, Benjamin Je Lin; Satpathy, Jibanananda
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 12:Issue 8(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08-04
• Subjects: orthopaedics -- radiology -- vascular surgery; Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230964
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The surgical excision of heterotopic ossification can provide improved function for patients; however, complications can include damage to nearby vessels and nerves, blood loss and recurrence. In the preoperative planning for excision, our case report describes the combination of CT angiography, preoperative embolisation of involved vascular structures and the use of intraoperative vascular surgery for dissection around key structures to aid in the reduction of morbidity in these patients.