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Illustration of curved aneurysm clips as applied intraoperatively.
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ALL of the spine and immobile. Curved aneurysm clips [Figure 2] were applied to the lacerated opening of the CC, which caused a cessation in the flow of lymphatic fluid into the disk space. A total of three aneurysm clips were placed, and the CC was then visually inspected to ensure that the aneurysm clips did not occlude the lumen.
Postoperative sagittal X-ray demonstrating PMMA (red box) anchoring aneurysm clips in place (blue arrow).
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The disk space was then filled with poly-methyl-methacrylate cement, preventing migration of the clips by anchoring the aneurysm clips in place and providing intervertebral support in place of an interbody cage [Figure 3].
Timeline of clinical events.
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No evidence of lymphedema in the lower extremities has been noted in all subsequent visits [Figure 4].