Occlusion of the external iliac vein by cement.
The case of an 80-year-old woman who sustained occlusion of the external iliac vein by methyl methacrylate cement following total hip arthroplasty is presented. The cement was removed via a pelvic approach without the need for revision of the acetabular cup and led to resolution of her symptoms.
Middleton
R G
RG
Watford General Hospital, Hertfordshire, England.
Reilly
D T
DT
Jessop
J
J
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007084:Iliac Vein; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D001843:Bone Cements