Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Cement Leakage during Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A Case Report of Successful Conservative Management

Pulmonary Embolism Caused by Cement Leakage during Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A Case Report of Successful Conservative Management

Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is considered a minimally invasive procedure, yet cement leakage into the circulation may result in serious complications. Here, we are reporting a case of pulmonary embolism following PV for treatment of osteoporotic compression vertebral fracture.

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Veröffentlicht in:The neuroradiology journal 2012-08, Vol.25 (4), p.481-485
Hauptverfasser: El-Rahman, A.M. Abd, Lazzarotti, A.G., Cosottini, M., Puglioli, M.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is considered a minimally invasive procedure, yet cement leakage into the circulation may result in serious complications. Here, we are reporting a case of pulmonary embolism following PV for treatment of osteoporotic compression vertebral fracture.
ISSN:1971-4009
2385-1996
DOI:10.1177/197140091202500411