A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography. |
Byeong Chool Park, Ho Kil, Chan Sun Park, Jee In Jeong, Eun Young Choi, Yoon Mi Shin, Ki Man Lee, Sung Jin Kim |
1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. choekh@chungbuk.ac.kr 2Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Air embolism, Contrast-enhanced computed tomography, Complication |
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