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KMID : 0388720150220020065
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Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2015 Volume.22 No. 2 p.65 ~ p.68
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Pulmonary and Renal Cement Embolisms During Balloon Kyphoplasty: A Case Report
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:Shin Chung-Shik
:Choi Byeong-Yeol
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Abstract
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Study Design : A case report.
Objectives : To report a case of simultaneous pulmonary and renal embolisms after balloon kyphoplasty and review relevant literature.
Summary of Literature Review : Pulmonary or renal embolism caused by cement leakage during balloon kyphoplasty is a rare complication but can be fatal.
Materials and Methods : An 84-year-old female patient was treated with balloon kyphoplasty for an osteoporotic compression fracture. Pulmonary and renal embolisms were detected after the procedure and the patient was treated conservatively.
Results : After conservative treatment, embolism-related symptoms were not found during the follow-up period.
Conclusions : We encountered a case of simultaneous pulmonary and renal cement embolisms which occurred during kyphoplasty. This is a very rare but potentially serious complication. However, the patient had no long-term sequelae after conservative treatment.
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KEYWORD
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Spine, Compression fracture, Pulmonary embolism, Renal embolism, Kyphoplasty
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