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KMID : 0383820070630020178
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Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2007 Volume.63 No. 2 p.178 ~ p.182
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A Case of Massive Air Embolism after Contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography
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Park Byeong-Chool
Jung Ji-In
Kim Sung-Jin
Choe Kang-Hyeon
Lee Kee-Man
Kim Ho
Choi Eun-Young
Park Chan-Sun
Shin Yoon-Mi
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Air embolism, Contrast-enhanced computed tomography, Complication
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