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Four Cases of a Cerebral Air Embolism Complicating a Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
Korean Journal of Radiology ; : 81-84, 2009.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-176401
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A percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy is a common procedure in the practice of pulmonology. An air embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of a percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. We report four cases of a cerebral air embolism that developed after a percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. Early diagnosis and the rapid application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the mainstay of therapy for an embolism. Prevention is the best course and it is essential that possible risk factors be avoided.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Biopsy, Needle / Radiography, Interventional / Intracranial Embolism / Embolism, Air / Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Lung Type of study: Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Radiology Year: 2009 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Biopsy, Needle / Radiography, Interventional / Intracranial Embolism / Embolism, Air / Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Lung Type of study: Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Korean Journal of Radiology Year: 2009 Type: Article