Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures and vertebral tumors. Although considered to be safe and effective, complications can occur following such a treatment. The authors report the case of a 69-year-old male patient who underwent L-1 vertebral vertebroplasty which was halted due to cement migration. Post-operative radiological examination confirmed cement spreading which was revealed into the inferior vena cava and within both superior pulmonary lobes. The patient was asymptomatic and following proper clinical observation was discharged. Although vertebroplasty is became a popular form of spine procedure surgeons should be alert to potentially life-threatening complications.
Vascular and pulmonary embolisms following percutaneous vertebroplasty : Case report and review of the literature
FODALE, Vincenzo;
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Abstract
Percutaneous vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral fractures and vertebral tumors. Although considered to be safe and effective, complications can occur following such a treatment. The authors report the case of a 69-year-old male patient who underwent L-1 vertebral vertebroplasty which was halted due to cement migration. Post-operative radiological examination confirmed cement spreading which was revealed into the inferior vena cava and within both superior pulmonary lobes. The patient was asymptomatic and following proper clinical observation was discharged. Although vertebroplasty is became a popular form of spine procedure surgeons should be alert to potentially life-threatening complications.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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