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Successful percutaneous retrieval of methyl methacrylate orthopedic cement embolism from the pulmonary artery.
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PMID:  20665860     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
Rahul Bose; James W Choi
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions     Volume:  76     ISSN:  1522-726X     ISO Abbreviation:  Catheter Cardiovasc Interv     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-28     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100884139     Medline TA:  Catheter Cardiovasc Interv     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  198-201     Citation Subset:  IM    
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(c) 2010 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Baylor University Medical Center, 621 N. Hall, Dallas, TX 75226, USA.
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