Retroperitoneal hematoma with bone resorption around the acetabular component after total hip arthroplasty: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Vascular complications related to cup-fixating screws penetrating the medial acetabular wall during total hip arthroplasty are not uncommon but rarely are associated with serious adverse events in the late post-operative period.<...

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Main Authors: Uchida Kenzo, Negoro Kohei, Kokubo Yasuo, Yayama Takafumi, Miyazaki Tsuyoshi, Nakajima Hideaki, Yoshida Ai, Baba Hisatoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/294