Lim KJ, Yoon SZ, Jeon YS, Bahk JH, Kim CS, Lee JH, Ha JW
An intraatrial thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism as a late complication of percutaneous vertebroplasty. [Case Reports, Journal Article]
Anesth Analg 2007 Apr; 104(4):924-6.
Although percutaneous vertebroplasty is a simple and generally safe method for the management of vertebral compression fractures, cement leakage outside the vertebral body is a potential source of serious complications. We report a patient who presented with dyspnea and edema five years after percutaneous vertebroplasty and underwent open-heart surgery. This case demonstrates an intraatrial thrombus and pulmonary thromboembolism caused by venous leakage of polymethylmethacrylate as a late complication of the procedure.
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