Pulmonary cement embolism: A complication of percutaneous vertebroplasty

Duran C., Sirvanci M., Aydogan M., Ozturk E., Ozturk C., Akman C.

ACTA RADIOLOGICA, cilt.48, sa.8, ss.854-859, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 48 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/02841850701422153
  • Dergi Adı: ACTA RADIOLOGICA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.854-859
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Percutaneous vertebroplasty ( PV) has recently become a very common procedure for vertebral compression fractures. Extravasation of cement, a common event associated with vertebroplasty, may lead to cement emboli in the lungs.