Pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage during percutaneous vertebroplasty. A case report of successful conservative management.

South Egypt Cancer Institute

Assiut University

Pulmonary embolism caused by cement leakage during percutaneous vertebroplasty. A case report of successful conservative management.

Research Authors
Abd El-Rahman AM, Lazzarotti AG, Cosottini M, Puglioli M
Research Member
Ahmad Mohammad Abd El-Rahman
Research Department
Department of Anesthesia, Intensive care and Pain management
Research Year
2012
Research Journal
Neuroradiol J.
Research Vol
Vol.25,No.4
Research Rank
1
Research Abstract

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.