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False aneurysm of a lumbar artery following vertebral biopsy. European spine journal Stevens, K. J., Gregson, R. H., Kerslake, R. W. 1997; 6 (3): 205-207
Abstract
Vertebral body biopsy is regarded as a simple and relatively safe technique, with a low complication rate. We report the case of an 80-year-old man who developed a false aneurysm of a lumbar artery following biopsy of the fourth lumbar vertebra.
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