Multiple fatal pulmonary embolism during polymethyl-methacrylate vertebroplasty with successful percutaneous retrieval of a large cement fragment

Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2012 Jun;65(6):571-2. doi: 10.1016/j.recesp.2011.07.019. Epub 2011 Nov 22.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary
  • Aged
  • Bone Cements / adverse effects
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Fractures, Compression / etiology
  • Fractures, Compression / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries*
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications
  • Male
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / adverse effects
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Spinal Fractures / etiology
  • Spinal Fractures / therapy*
  • Vertebroplasty / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Bone Cements
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate