Multiple cardiac perforations and pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage after percutaneous vertebroplasty.
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure in which polymethylmethacrylate polymer is used to treat painful diseased vertebral bodies. However, despite its minimally invasive nature and relative safety, cement leakage beyond involved vertebral bodies into the venous system can induce devastating cardiovascular complications. Here, the authors report a case of multiple cardiac perforations and pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage after percutaneous vertebroplasty.
Lim
Sang Ho
SH
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Clinic, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Kim
Heezoo
H
Kim
Hyun Koo
HK
Baek
Man-Jong
MJ
D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D050815:Fractures, Compression / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001843:Bone Cements; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate