Four Cases of a Cerebral Air Embolism Complicating a Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
Korean Journal of Radiology
;
: 81-84, 2009.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-176401
ABSTRACT
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.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental)
Assunto principal:
Biópsia por Agulha
/
Radiografia Intervencionista
/
Embolia Intracraniana
/
Embolia Aérea
/
Oxigenoterapia Hiperbárica
/
Pulmão
Tipo de estudo:
Fatores de risco
/
Estudo de rastreamento
Limite:
Adulto
/
Idoso
/
Feminino
/
Humanos
/
Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Korean Journal of Radiology
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
Similares
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS