A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography / 결핵및호흡기질환
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
; : 178-182, 2007.
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em Ko
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ABSTRACT
A venous air embolism is a complication of various venous access procedures such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT). Although most cases of iatrogenic venous air embolisms during CECT involve a few milliliters of air and are asymptomatic, a massive venous air embolism can be fatal. We report a case of a massive intraventricular air embolism after CECT with a review of the literature regarding the pathophysiology and treatment of air embolisms.
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Embolia Aérea
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Ko
Revista:
Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
Ano de publicação:
2007
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