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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em Coreano
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| ID: wpr-94731
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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Assunto principal:
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Embolia
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Embolia Aérea
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Ano de publicação:
2006
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Artigo
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