Vertebral Artery Injury During Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in a Patient With Bilateral Anomalous Arteries in the Disc Space

Abstract

Radiologists, neuroradiologists, and surgeons should note the location and course of the VA in their routine evaluation of cervical magnetic resonance images. Neuroradiologists should alert surgeons to the possibility of anomalous VAs that are at risk of injury during surgery. Ultimately, it remains the responsibility of the surgeon to carefully review the images, assess for vascular anomalies, and plan the surgery accordingly.