A Rare Case Of Diffuse Idiopathic Sclerosing Hyperostosis Complicating Intrathecal Pump Delivery

Authors

Bryan Toma, Beaumont Health Resident
Scott Masson, Beaumont Health Resident
Michael H. Sikorsky, Beaumont Health Resident

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-21-2019

Abstract

A 66yo female with diffuse idiopathic sclerosing hyperostosis (DISH) and lower extremity paraplegia had an intrathecal pump placed for failed back surgery syndrome that initially provided appropriate analgesia. Its efficacy deteriorated, and the decision was made to proceed with revision surgery. In the OR, the catheter was adhered to the interspinous ligament unable to be aspirated or removed due to external compression from tissue ossification. The catheter was replaced twice, one of which was placed with neurosurgical assistance with laminectomy. Each time, the catheter eventually became occluded, presumably from external compression related to DISH syndrome.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology 2019. Orlando, FL. October 19-23, 2019. Abstract.

Recommended Citation

Toma B, *Masson S, Sikorsky M. A rare case of diffuse idiopathic sclerosing hyperostosis complicating intrathecal pump delivery. Abstract presented at: Anesthesiology 2019. American Society of Anesthesiology, Orlando, FL; 2019 October 19-23.