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Cement cardiac embolism following kyphoplasty noted on thoracic imaging

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Asymptomatic polymethyl methacrylate cardiac embolism is an uncommon complication of kyphoplasty. We report a case of a 56-year-old female with an incidentally noted radiopaque foreign body in the right ventricular cavity on chest x-ray following kyphoplasty. In this report, we discuss how to differentiate between the potential intracardiac foreign bodies and how to establish the diagnosis of polymethyl methacrylate embolism. Once diagnosed, the management of these patients remains controversial.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2018.06.001

Authors: Charles Oshinsky, Sivasubramanium Bhavani, Alexandra Funaki

Institution: University of Chicago Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600