Perforation of Gastric Wall by Polymethylmethacrylate after Percutaneous Kyphoplasty: Case Report and Literature Review

Turk Neurosurg. 2017;27(3):460-463. doi: 10.5137/1019-5149.JTN.13032-14.2.

Abstract

Kyphoplasty is a minimal invasive technique with a low rate of complications. To the best of our knowledge, perforation of gastric wall following kyphoplasty has not been described yet. We present a case that was operated for radical resection of esophageal carcinoma eleven years ago and who underwent kyphoplasty after a recent sixth and seventh thoracic vertebral fracture was diagnosed. Afterwards, the patient complained of dysphagia and fever. His laboratory results showed signs of inflammation. Gastroscopy showed a foreign body in the stomach. Plain radiography, computed tomography scan and positron emission computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis of perforation of the gastric wall by polymethylmethacrylate. Despite adequate antibiotic treatment, the patient died from septic multiple organ failure. Indication for kyphoplasty in patients with any history of thoracic surgery should be scrutinized rigorously. Although this kind of complication may be relatively rare, awareness of this condition will improve our response to avoid any delay in making the correct diagnosis and providing specific treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bone Cements / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Kyphoplasty / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Fractures / surgery
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach / drug effects
  • Stomach / injuries*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Bone Cements
  • Polymethyl Methacrylate