title: Paradoxical cerebral embolism complicating a major orthopaedic operation. A report of two cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University-Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York City 10003, USA. craigdv@yahoo.com
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Della Valle
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Jazrawi
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Di Cesare
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Steiger
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019320:Embolism, Paradoxical / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D013123:Spinal Fusion / Q000009:adverse effects*