Analysis of causes and prevention on complications of percutaneous vertebroplasty
- VernacularTitle:经皮椎体成形术并发症的原因分析及预防
- Author:
Lequn MA
;
Wanxin ZHEN
;
Duo WANG
;
Liang XU
;
Guoyong GAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Spinal puncture;
Complication;
Prevention
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2006;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the causes and prevention on complications of percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP). Methods Forty three cases with 64 vertebrae were performed PVP from May 2001 to October 2003. The incidence of complication was 13 cases (30.2%). Leakage of polymethylmethacry (PMMA) without symptoms occurred in 4 cases. Leakage with pain occurred in 3 cases. No leakage but with pain occurred in 4 cases after the procedure. Fracture of adjacent vertebrae occurred in 2 cases. All cases were followed up from 3 to 29 months (in average of 13.2 months). Results There wasn′t severe complications in 7 leakage cases. The pain in 7 cases was relieved and disappeared at 2-7 days after the procedure. The symptoms of pain in 2 cases of adjacent vertebrae fracture were relieved. Conclusion If sufficient preventive measures are applied before or during the procedure of PVP,the complications may be reduced effectively.
