A deep-sea diver with cement pulmonary embolism

Undersea Hyperb Med. 2016 May-Jun;43(3):249-55.

Abstract

Cement pulmonary embolism is a rare complication of cement kyphoplasty. These emboli are often asymptomatic and commonly detected many years after the procedure as incidental findings on radiographic imaging. We herein report a case of a 32-year-old professional diver who was diagnosed with asymptomatic cement pulmonary emboli during his annual diving physical exam. After two years of follow-up the patient remained asymptomatic and resumed his career in professional diving, which included deep sea diving activities with no evidence of respiratory limitations or long-term complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asymptomatic Diseases
  • Bone Cements / adverse effects*
  • Diving*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Kyphoplasty*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Embolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Radiography
  • Seawater*

Substances

  • Bone Cements