Korean Journal of Anesthesiology  2009;57(4):528-530

doi:10.4097/kjae.2009.57.4.528

Rhabdomyolysis following posterior lumbar interbody fusion in prone position: report 2 cases: Two cases report.

Hyun Kyoung LIM 1 ; Sang Kyu PARK ; Jong Kwon JUNG ; Choon Soo LEE ; Doo Ik LEE ; Jeong Uk HAN

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Keywords

Acute renal failure; Prone position; Rhabdomyolysis; Spine surgery

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

The spine surgery performed in the prone position could cause severe complications such as visual acuity impairment, spinal infarct and rhabdomyolysis. When treating rhabdomyolysis, it is important to prevent acute renal failure from accompanying rhabdomyolysis due to the poor prognosis. We have experienced two cases of rhabdomyolysis after spine surgery where dark urine was present during spine surgery under general anesthesia. Anesthesiologists should pay attention for early diagnosis and treatment of the rhabdomyolysis developing during the spine surgery.