Delayed postoperative cervical spinal cord ischemic lesion after a thoracolumbar fusion for syndromic scoliosis: a case report and systematic review of the literature.

Delayed postoperative neurological deficit far from the surgical site can be considered a specific subgroup of these rare complication that can occur several hours after spine surgery, regardless of intraoperative complication. Despite the rarity of this complication, clinicians should be aware of it. Perioperative optimization of spinal cord perfusion and close neurological examination in first postoperative days may be helpful to quickly recognize and treat this complication.