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[Cardiac perforation after vertebroplasty].

B Schoenes¹, D H Bremerich, P S Risteski

¹Klinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin und Schmerztherapie, Klinikum der Johann Wolfgang- Goethe Universität Frankfurt a.M., Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt a.M.

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Summary

Percutaneous vertebroplasty for vertebral fractures can lead to rare but serious complications. Bone cement embolization into the pulmonary artery and right ventricle caused diagnostic delays in one patient.

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Area of Science:

Interventional radiology
Cardiovascular complications
Spinal surgery

Background:

Percutaneous vertebroplasty (PV) is a minimally invasive procedure for treating vertebral fractures, widely used for over two decades.
The procedure involves injecting bone cement into fractured vertebrae to stabilize them and relieve pain.

Observation:

A rare case of bone cement embolization into the pulmonary artery and right ventricle is reported.
The patient experienced cardiac perforation as a direct consequence of the embolization.

Findings:

The embolization event led to significant diagnostic challenges and delays.
A second embolization event further complicated the clinical picture.
The patient's pre-existing conditions also contributed to the delayed diagnosis.

Implications:

This case highlights the potential for severe cardiovascular complications following percutaneous vertebroplasty.
It underscores the importance of vigilance and prompt diagnosis in managing such rare adverse events.
Consideration of patient comorbidities is crucial when assessing risks associated with spinal interventions.