It was reported that a three level uni-pedicular kyphoplasty was performed on a myeloma patient for vcf (vertebral compression fractures).A ct scan was ordered to see how the tumor was effected in the three vertebral bodies.Upon review of ct, three emboli were discovered apparently from cement migration.Two were present in the lungs and one in the heart.During the procedure, no apparent extravasation was observed.The pulmonary emboli and the cardiac emboli were discovered from the post-op ct scan.Patient is currently asymptomatic according to surgeon.The patient will potentially need to undergo cardiac surgery but has not been confirmed at this time.According to the report, the cement was mixed for 90 seconds with a mixer and the ifu (instructions for use) were followed during the procedure.The viscosity of the cement was reported as "doughy and homogenous" prior to delivery into the patient and storage conditions for the cement were met prior to use.No further information could be obtained.
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