1.
Chest
; 92(4): 749-51, 1987 Oct.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3652765
ABSTRACT
Percutaneous thin needle biopsy, a widely used method for diagnosis of lung conditions, is generally safe and effective. A near-fatal air embolism is reported that occurred during percutaneous thin needle aspiration biopsy of the lung. Successful treatment was accomplished by hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Physicians should be aware of this possible complication and identify the location of the nearest chamber for possible transfer.
Subject(s)
Biopsy, Needle/adverse effects , Embolism, Air/etiology , Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis/etiology , Embolism, Air/therapy , Female , Humans , Hyperbaric Oxygenation , Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis/radiotherapy , Lung/pathology , Lung Diseases/pathology , Middle Aged , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
2.
J Appl Physiol
; 34(5): 619-23, 1973 May.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-4703735
