Pulmonary cement embolism during cement augmentation of pedicle screw fixation: a case report.
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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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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 18 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010