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3D reconstruction (a) and sagittal computed tomography scan (b) showing bone cement migration (arrows) in the perivertebral lumbar vein extending into the inferior vena cava at the level of the 4th VB
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A small asymptomatic vascular epidural leak was also observed (Figures 1 and 2).
Axial computed tomography scan with bone settings at the level of the cement migration (L4) after pedicle screw augmentation showing bone cement in left laterovertebral lumbar veins, and inferior vena cava, as well as intraspinal (arrows).
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A small asymptomatic vascular epidural leak was also observed (Figures 1 and 2).