Multiple cardiac perforations and pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage after percutaneous vertebroplasty

  • Sang Ho Lim
  • , Heezoo Kim
  • , Hyun Koo Kim
  • , Man Jong Baek*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    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.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)510-512
    Number of pages3
    JournalEuropean Journal of Cardio-thoracic Surgery
    Volume33
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008 Mar

    Keywords

    • Cardiac perforation
    • Complication
    • Percutaneous vertebroplasty
    • Pulmonary embolism

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery
    • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
    • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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