Cerebral air embolism after percutaneous kyphoplasty: a rare case report

Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is considered as a rare complication during the routine medical procedures in the literature review. We reported a very rare complication of CAE after the percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for the treatment of acute vertebral compression fracture.

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2024-08, Vol.38 (4), p.1-1005
Main Authors: Yang, Yun-Ju, Chen, Yi-An, Chung, Ming-Hsuan, Hsieh, Chih-Chuan, Huang, Kun-Lun, Ju, Da-Tong
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Language:English
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Summary:Cerebral air embolism (CAE) is considered as a rare complication during the routine medical procedures in the literature review. We reported a very rare complication of CAE after the percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) for the treatment of acute vertebral compression fracture.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/02688697.2021.1968343