Pulmonary Cement Embolism After Vertebroplasty.

Authors :: Malik MK
Wroblewski I
Darki A
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 May 18; Vol. 15 (5), pp. e39194. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 18 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Pulmonary cement embolism (PCE) is a known complication that can occur in the setting of vertebroplasty. The majority of these cases are asymptomatic and found incidentally on imaging. There are no current management recommendations regarding PCE. We present a case of a patient who underwent vertebroplasty complicated by a symptomatic sub-massive PCE.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Malik et al.)