Cardiopulmonary Cement Embolism Following Cement-Augmented Pedicle Screw Fixation: A Narrative Review

Fixation using cement-augmented pedicle screws (CAPS) is being increasingly performed. However, CAPS-associated cement leakage is a critical problem that can lead to cardiopulmonary cement embolism (CPCE). This narrative review aimed to explore the incidence of and risk factors and treatment strateg...

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Main Authors: Tadatsugu Morimoto, Takaomi Kobayashi, Hirohito Hirata, Masatsugu Tsukamoto, Tomohito Yoshihara, Yu Toda, Masaaki Mawatari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/2/407