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Successful percutaneous retrieval of methyl methacrylate orthopedic cement embolism from the pulmonary artery
Author(s) -
Bose Rahul,
Choi James W.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.22496
Subject(s) - medicine , embolization , percutaneous , pulmonary embolism , percutaneous vertebroplasty , asymptomatic , radiology , embolism , complication , surgery , bone cement , pulmonary artery , cement , history , archaeology , vertebral body
Vertebroplasty cement embolization into the venous system has long been recognized as a potential complication, but the true incidence of systemic embolization is unknown. Clinical presentations range from patients who are asymptomatic or have incidental findings on imaging to massive pulmonary embolism resulting in death. Optimal treatment is controversial and the natural history is unknown. We present the case of an 85‐year‐old female undergoing combined laminectomy and vertebroplasty with subsequent pulmonary embolism of the cement which was successfully retrieved from a percutaneous approach. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.