Cerebral air embolism after percutaneous kyphoplasty: a rare case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2024 Aug;38(4):1004-1005. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2021.1968343. Epub 2021 Aug 19.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Compression fracture; cerebral air embolism; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; percutaneous kyphoplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Embolism, Air* / etiology
  • Fractures, Compression* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism* / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Embolism* / etiology
  • Kyphoplasty* / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Spinal Fractures* / surgery