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KMID : 1214920160220020170
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Soonchunhyang Medical Science
2016 Volume.22 No. 2 p.170 ~ p.172
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Air Embolization after Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Transthoracic Needle Biopsy
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Lee Woong-Hee
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Abstract
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Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy (PTNB) is an important procedure for diagnosis of pulmonary lesions. PTNB is minimally invasive procedure but sometimes complications can occur. The most common complications include pneumothorax, hemorrhage, and hemoptysis. Air embolism is very rare complication, but it can be a life-threatening if not managed appropriately. So knowledge of air embolism entity may minimize morbidity and mortality after PTNB.
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KEYWORD
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Image-guided biopsy, Complications, Air embolism
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