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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2022; 10(25): 8998-9003
Published online Sep 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i25.8998
Published online Sep 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i25.8998
Delayed complications of intradural cement leakage after percutaneous vertebroplasty: A case report
Qiu-Hong Ma, Department of Laboratory, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255000, Shandong Province, China
Guang-Ping Liu, Ji-Gang Li, Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255000, Shandong Province, China
Qi Sun, Department of Translational Medical Center, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255000, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Liu GP and Li JG were the patient’s spine surgeons, reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting; Ma QH and Sun Q performed the microbiological analyses and interpretation and contributed to manuscript drafting; Sun Q analyzed and interpreted the imaging findings; Li JG was responsible for the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; all authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
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Corresponding author: Ji-Gang Li, MD, PhD, Chief Doctor, Department of Orthopedics, Zibo Central Hospital, No. 54 Gongqingtuan Road, Zibo 255000, Shandong Province, China. maomao102784@126.com
Received: March 13, 2022
Peer-review started: March 13, 2022
First decision: April 8, 2022
Revised: April 13, 2022
Accepted: July 21, 2022
Article in press: July 21, 2022
Published online: September 6, 2022
Processing time: 166 Days and 3.4 Hours
Peer-review started: March 13, 2022
First decision: April 8, 2022
Revised: April 13, 2022
Accepted: July 21, 2022
Article in press: July 21, 2022
Published online: September 6, 2022
Processing time: 166 Days and 3.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Intradural cement leakage following percutaneous vertebroplasty is a rare complication. Usually, it causes acute neurological deficit and require emergent decompression. Here presents a case who did not suffer acute neurologic impairment when cement leaked into intradural space, but gradually developed neurological symptom 5 years after the first vertebroplasty. This case highlights the ultimate importance of adherence to operation specification to avoid such complications.