Pancreatitis after posterior spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

J Spinal Disord. 2001 Jun;14(3):268-70. doi: 10.1097/00002517-200106000-00015.

Abstract

A case report describes an adolescent with idiopathic scoliosis who underwent a posterior spinal fusion and developed pancreatitis postoperatively. The patient recovered with parenteral nutrition support. We report this case to add to the literature that supports a benign disease course for postoperative pancreatitis in patients who have had posterior spinal fusion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis / etiology*
  • Pancreatitis / therapy
  • Parenteral Nutrition
  • Scoliosis / surgery*
  • Spinal Fusion / adverse effects*