Methylmethacrylate upper ureteral obstruction.
A case of upper ureteral obstruction caused by methylmethacrylate cement after fixation of an L2-L3 vertebral fracture is reported. The probable mechanism, radiographic findings, and management of this complication are reviewed.
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Fiore
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Addonizio
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Katz
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Choudhury
D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D020366:Methylmethacrylate; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography; D013123:Spinal Fusion; D014513:Ureter / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*
D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D020366:Methylmethacrylate