Massive Intraventricular Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced CT: Report of Two Cases
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 349-352, 2006.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Venous air embolism, although considered as a rare condition, it occurs more frequently than it is recognized. Air embolism has been reported to occur after contrast-enhanced CT examination in up to 23% of patients. Because these emboli are usually small to moderate size and they are venous, the patients are usually asymptomatic. However, a large amount of intravenous air can cause disastrous consequences and it can be fatal. The author reports here on 2 cases of symptomatic massive intraventricular air embolism after contrast enhanced CT with a brief review of the pathophysiology and the recommended treatment of air embolization.
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Main subject:
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Embolism
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Embolism, Air
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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