A patient with a hyperechoic band-shaped structure in the right hepatic vein.
Cement (polymethylmethacrylat) is frequently and increasingly used in vertebral surgery. Complications can occur by spillage of this material; however the vast majority of the patients remain free of symptoms and do not require any specific therapy.Internists, gastroenterologists and radiologists regularly performing abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography should be aware of this complication.A case of spillage of cement in the right hepatic vein is presented.
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Abdel Samie
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Maier
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Sun
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Bachmann
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Theilmann
D000368:Aged; D001843:Bone Cements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D006503:Hepatic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D054854:Vertebroplasty / Q000009:adverse effects*
D001843:Bone Cements