Iatrogenic vascular injury during posterior lumbar disc surgery, although rare, should be suspected if signs of circulatory instability or abnormal pulsation of the dural sac are noted, especially if any lapse in the ordinary technique has been observed. In preoperative imaging, note the position of the aorta and prevertebral veins and the depth and integrity of the anterior wall of the disc.
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