Abstract
Although percutaneous vertebroplasty is a simple and generally safe method for the management of vertebral compression fractures, cement leakage outside the vertebral body is a potential source of serious complications. We report a patient who presented with dyspnea and edema five years after percutaneous vertebroplasty and underwent open-heart surgery. This case demonstrates an intraatrial thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism caused by venous leakage of polymethylmethacrylate as a late complication of the procedure.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 924-926 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Anesthesia and Analgesia |
Volume | 104 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Apr |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine