Pulmonary cement embolism during cement augmentation of pedicle screw fixation: a case report |
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| Authors: | Akinola Bolarinwa Lutchman Lennel Barker Paul Rai Am |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom. bolaakinola@googlemail.com |
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| Abstract: | We present a case of pulmonary cement embolism during cement augmentation of pedicle screw fixation for severe degenerative scoliosis. During intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy, a radio-opaque substance was incidentally noted to pulsate in synchrony with the patient's heartbeat. A diagnosis of pulmonary cement embolism was made. The patient was treated with coumarin for 6 months. He made a good recovery. |
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