Acute Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism Induced by Cord-like Foreign Bodies in the Heart and Pulmonary Arteries Following Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A Case Study and Review of Relevant Literature - Takeaways - MDSpire

Acute Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism Induced by Cord-like Foreign Bodies in the Heart and Pulmonary Arteries Following Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A Case Study and Review of Relevant Literature

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  • Fukang Zou

  • Yuanyuan Cui

  • Lefeng Qu

  • Jianjin Wu

  • April 29, 2026

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    Bone cement leakage during percutaneous vertebroplasty can lead to acute massive pulmonary thromboembolism due to cord-like foreign bodies.

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    A 66-year-old woman developed acute massive pulmonary thromboembolism within 2 weeks post-vertebroplasty, confirmed by imaging studies.

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    Computed tomography pulmonary angiography revealed multiple thromboembolisms and a cord-like foreign body extending from the thoracic vertebra.

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    Emergency surgical thrombolysis and anticoagulant therapy improved the patient's symptoms, but the cord-like foreign body persisted after 3 months.

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    This case highlights the rare complication of cardiopulmonary embolism from bone cement leakage and emphasizes the need for careful monitoring.

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Acute Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism Induced by Cord-like Foreign Bodies in the Heart and Pulmonary Arteries Following Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: A Case Study and Review of Relevant Literature

  • by Fukang Zou, Yuanyuan Cui, Lefeng Qu, Jianjin Wu

  • April 29, 2026

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