title: Multiple cardiac perforations and pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage after percutaneous vertebroplasty.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Clinic, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sang Ho
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Heezoo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Hyun Koo
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Man-Jong
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Baek
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements; D019904:Polymethyl Methacrylate